Executive Tech Strategist for Azure and AI Growth

Avanade Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an Account Technology Strategist to serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, aligning business priorities with technology strategies that accelerate growth and maximize Microsoft ecosystem value.

You will lead strategic conversations, influence executive stakeholders, and drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, and digital transformation across a portfolio of SMC clients. Collaborate with Avanade and Microsoft teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology consulting or strategy experience with executive stakeholders.
• Proven success managing complex client relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving cloud, data, AI, security, or app modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with CIOs/CTOs/other executives.
• Lead strategic discussions on business transformation, Azure adoption, AI, security and data platforms.
• Develop executive roadmaps and account plans aligned to business outcomes.
• Coordinate with Microsoft and Avanade teams to drive adoption and growth.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Account planning

Stakeholder management

Executive technology leadership

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Security & Compliance

Data & AI platforms

D365 (Business Applications)

Job description

Avanade is seeking an Account Technology Strategist to serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, aligning business priorities with technology strategies that accelerate growth and maximize Microsoft ecosystem value.

You will lead strategic conversations, influence executive stakeholders, and drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, and digital transformation across a portfolio of SMC clients. Collaborate with Avanade and Microsoft teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.