Account Technology Strategist

1026 Avanade Inc. Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an Account Technology Strategist to partner with senior client executives, align business priorities with technology strategies, and accelerate growth across Azure, data, AI, security, and modern workplace solutions.

You’ll collaborate with Microsoft account teams, customer success managers, and solution specialists to drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, and digital transformation for a portfolio of SMC clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology consulting, enterprise architecture, account management, or technology strategy experience.
• Experience engaging executive stakeholders and business decision makers.
• Demonstrated success managing complex customer relationships.
• Experience driving cloud, data, AI, security, or application modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, and executives across 8–10 accounts.
• Lead strategic discussions on transformation, AI adoption, cloud modernization, security, and data platforms.
• Develop executive-level technology visions and multi-year transformation roadmaps.
• Drive Azure consumption growth and Microsoft solution adoption.

Skills

Executive leadership

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Account management

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Data & AI platforms

Job description

Avanade Account Technology Strategist (ATS) Join us as an Account Technology Strategist (ATS) and help shape the future of digital transformation for some of our most strategic clients. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted technology advisor, partnering with senior customer executives to align business priorities with innovative technology strategies that accelerate growth, drive business outcomes, and unlock the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem. We’re looking for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who combines business acumen with deep technology expertise. You’ll collaborate closely with Microsoft Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, Solution Specialists, and Avanade Business Development leaders to drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, and digital transformation across a portfolio of Small, Medium “&” Corporate (SMC) clients. You’ll identify growth opportunities, develop executive-level technology roadmaps, and help customers realize measurable business value while strengthening long-term partnerships. Come join us At the intersection of business and technology, you’ll help customers navigate complex transformation journeys and maximize the value of their Microsoft investments. As a trusted advisor, you’ll lead strategic conversations, influence executive stakeholders, and drive adoption of cloud, data, AI, security, and modern workplace solutions. Working alongside Avanade and Microsoft teams, you’ll develop innovative technology strategies that accelerate Azure consumption, support Microsoft solution adoption, and create opportunities for Avanade consulting services. Together we do what matters.

What you’ll do

Executive Technology Leadership

• Build trusted advisor relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, business executives, and line-of-business leaders across a portfolio of 8–10 accounts.
• Facilitate strategic discussions on business transformation, AI adoption, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data platforms, and workplace productivity.
• Develop executive-level technology visions and multi-year transformation roadmaps aligned to customer business objectives.
• Lead technology conversations that position Microsoft as the preferred strategic partner.

Account Planning & Growth

• Create and maintain comprehensive technology strategies for assigned accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand Microsoft cloud consumption and platform adoption.
• Develop account technology plans that support revenue growth, customer retention, and long-term value realization.
• Influence customer investments toward Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, Fabric, Data & AI, and Business Applications solutions.

Industry & Business Consulting

• Understand industry trends, regulatory challenges, and competitive pressures across multiple sectors.
• Translate industry-specific challenges into business and technology solutions.
• Share leading practices, industry benchmarks, and AI-enabled innovation opportunities.

AI and Innovation Strategy

• Lead executive conversations around generative AI, Copilot, intelligent agents, and emerging technologies.
• Identify high—value AI use cases and establish adoption roadmaps.
• Help customers define governance, security, and change management strategies for AI deployment.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to accelerate AI solution adoption.

Technical Strategy Development

• Guide customers through:
  • Cloud migration and modernization initiatives
  • Data platform modernization
  • Security transformation programs
  • Digital workplace strategies
  • Application modernization
  • Hybrid and multi—cloud architectures
• Align technical architectures to business outcomes and investment priorities.

Orchestration & Team Leadership

• Act as the virtual CTO for the account team.
• Coordinate Microsoft specialists, architects, customer success managers.
• Drive alignment across pursuit, solutioning, implementation, and adoption activities.
• Ensure customer engagements are coordinated and outcome—focused.

Business Value Realization

• Support the development of business value cases, ROI analyses, and executive presentations.
• Establish measurable success criteria for transformation initiatives.
• Track business outcomes and customer success metrics.
• Demonstrate realized value from Microsoft technology investments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer satisfaction and relationship health
• Executive engagement coverage
• Technology strategy completion and quality
• Customer referenceability
• Azure consumption growth
• AI and Copilot adoption rates
• Avanade services engagement growth
• Digital transformation initiatives launched
• Business value assessments completed
• AI opportunities identified and implemented
• Strategic roadmap execution progress

Skills and experiences Required

• 8+ years of technology consulting, enterprise architecture, account management, or technology strategy experience.
• Experience engaging executive stakeholders and business decision makers.
• Demonstrated success managing complex customer relationships.
• Experience driving cloud, data, AI, security, or application modernization initiatives.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of at least three of the areas below, with a willingness to develop deeper knowledge across the remaining areas:
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Security and Compliance solutions
• Data & AI platforms (Fabric, Foundry, etc.)
• Business Applications (D365)
• Cloud architecture and modernization strategies
• Generative AI and intelligent agents

Business Skills

• Executive presence and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Account planning and opportunity development
• Financial and business case development
• Stakeholder management and influence

Skills & Experience Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• You are a trusted advisor who builds credibility and influences executive stakeholders.
• You combine business acumen and technology expertise to deliver meaningful customer outcomes.
• You excel at developing strong partnerships across customers, Microsoft, and Avanade teams.
• You identify growth opportunities and translate business priorities into strategic technology solutions.
• You take ownership, communicate with impact, and drive results through collaboration and innovation.

Enjoy your career

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real—time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real—time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return.

As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose—built for business—critical, leading—edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/12. Avanade offers a market—competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long—term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States

Annual Salary Range California $148,000 to $186,200 Cleveland $128,000 to $152,000 Colorado $128,000 to $152,000 District of Columbia $148,000 to $175,750 Illinois $143,200 to $170,050 Maine $128,000 to $152,000 Maryland $148,000 to $175,750 Massachusetts $148,000 to $175,750 Minnesota $143,200 to $170,050 New York $156,800 to $186,200 New Jersey $128,000 to $152,000 Virginia $128,000 to $152,000 Washington $148,000 to $175,750. In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets, subject to Plan terms. At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft.