Manager, Global AI Enterprise Architect

Avanade; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Global AI Enterprise Architect Manager in Irving, Texas. This hands-on role focuses on designing and scaling AI-enabled solutions integrated into pre-packaged services. You will work closely with product management, engineering, and delivery teams to empower mid-market clients to adopt AI capabilities effectively.

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in solution architecture and AI/ML solution delivery, familiarity with Microsoft technologies, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or AI/ML solution delivery.
• Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem technologies including Azure, data, and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for AI solution architecture.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution scope and value propositions.
• Analyze client processes to identify AI transformation opportunities.
• Lead solutioning activities across the pre-sales and delivery lifecycle.
• Deliver AI engagements ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

AI/ML solution delivery

Microsoft ecosystem technologies

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Global AI Enterprise Architect Manager

To capitalize on growth in Microsoft’s Small and Midsize Enterprise segment, Avanade must scale with speed while reducing cost of sale by shifting from custom delivery models to more scalable, productized services.

We are seeking a hands‑on, execution‑focused Manager, Global AI Enterprise Architect to support the design, scaling, and integration of AI‑enabled solutions into our pre‑packaged services portfolio. This role partners across product management, engineering, and delivery teams to help develop solutions that can be executed with speed, consistency, and quality.

This role will contribute to enabling mid‑market clients to adopt AI capabilities at scale through reusable solutions integrated into existing business and technology environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or AI/ML solution delivery
• Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem technologies including Azure, data, and Power Platform
• Experience supporting delivery of scalable and repeatable solutions
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and delivery teams
• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Experience working with AI‑enabled or productized service offerings
• Exposure to mid‑market clients
• Understanding of responsible AI and governance frameworks
• Experience contributing to proposals or solution shaping

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for AI solution architecture, ensuring alignment with client business strategies, technical requirements, and industry best practices.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable architectural designs in collaboration with AI teams and Solution Architects.
• Analyze client processes, systems, and data landscapes to identify AI transformation opportunities and recommend appropriate approaches based on client maturity.
• Lead solutioning activities including estimation, technical design, and proposal development across the pre‑sales and delivery lifecycle.
• Deliver AI engagements in roles including AI SME, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Provide governance, quality assurance, and best practice guidance across AI project teams related to delivery approach, design, and implementation.
• Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder meetings, and pre‑sales presentations to articulate AI value and solution approaches.
• Develop and contribute to AI assets, accelerators, and methodologies to enhance organizational capability and delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate across global teams and partner ecosystems to share knowledge, drive innovation, and scale AI capabilities.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate
• Travel including internationally, as needed
• Must already possess the appropriate visas and/or work permits required to live and work in the country the job is based.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Security Operations Manager

Avanade’s Security Practice supports clients in protecting, detecting, and responding to cyber threats using Microsoft’s security ecosystem. This role sits within Security Operations and focuses on delivering managed and co‑managed security monitoring, detection engineering, incident response, and continuous improvement using Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM and SOAR platform. The role operates in a client‑facing, delivery‑focused environment and collaborates closely with client security teams, Avanade delivery teams, and Microsoft partners.

Role Overview

The Security Operations Manager is responsible for delivering security monitoring and incident response services using Microsoft Sentinel, helping clients detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in hybrid and cloud environments. This role contributes to the design, implementation, tuning, and ongoing operation of Sentinel‑based security solutions and supports clients in improving their security posture and operational maturity. The role operates in a matrixed delivery environment, working directly with clients, internal security architects, and Microsoft‑aligned teams. As a client‑facing role, this position is expected to demonstrate Avanade’s values, professional consulting behaviors, and a strong focus on quality and outcomes.

Dynamics 365 ERP Presales Senior Manager

We are seeking a Dynamics 365 ERP Presales Senior Manager to support complex, global enterprise transformation programs within a Microsoft Global Systems Integrator environment. This role is a key member of the enterprise sales pursuit team, responsible for originating pipeline, shaping large‑scale Dynamics 365 programs, and owning the solution and technical close.

This position operates at the intersection of Microsoft‑aligned sales, enterprise architecture, and global delivery, helping clients envision and commit to Dynamics 365 as a core platform for digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow enterprise transformation pipeline aligned to Microsoft and GSI go‑to‑market priorities.
• Partner with Industry leaders, Client Partners, and Account Directors on strategic account planning and whitespace analysis.
• Identify and develop opportunities spanning Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and ISV solutions.
• Drive early‑stage executive conversations focused on industry challenges, modernization initiatives, and enterprise roadmaps.
• Support joint Microsoft–GSI pursuits and co‑sell motions.
• Serve as presales solution owner for major enterprise pursuits, accountable for solution strategy and technical win.
• Help to shape pursuit strategy, win themes, differentiation, and competitive positioning.
• Influence commercial strategy, including scope definition, phasing, pricing strategy, and delivery model.
• Ensure solutions are profitable, scalable, and aligned to GSI delivery standards and global operating models.
• Support C‑suite and VP‑level engagements focused on enterprise outcomes and transformation value.
• Facilitate visioning sessions, executive workshops, and roadmap discussions.
• Clearly articulate ROI, business case, and total cost of ownership at enterprise scale.
• Position Dynamics 365 as a platform‑led transformation, not a point solution.

Enterprise Solution Strategy & Architecture

• Define end‑to‑end solution visions across multiple Dynamics 365 workloads (CRM and/or ERP).
• Design architectures aligned to global delivery, shared services, security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
• Collaborate with solution architects, industry SMEs, and delivery leaders to ensure credibility and feasibility.
• Incorporate ISVs, Azure services, and integration patterns where appropriate.
• Lead presales content for enterprise RFPs, RFIs, and competitive global pursuits.
• Develop executive summaries, solution narratives, and transformation roadmaps.
• Align solution responses to formal enterprise evaluation criteria and procurement processes.
• Ensure smooth transition from sales to delivery, supporting early mobilization and handoff.

Microsoft Alignment & Market Leadership

• Work closely with Microsoft sellers, solution specialists, and partner teams.
• Maintain deep awareness of Microsoft Dynamics 365 roadmap, licensing, and industry plays.
• Support Microsoft joint‑selling motions, industry events, and executive briefings.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.