Senior Manager, Industry Technology Strategist - FSI Industry

Avanade Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Avanade Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Industry Technology Strategist to drive growth by shaping pursuits, guiding teams, and translating client challenges into compelling solutions.

You will influence go-to-market plays, design differentiators, and lead account planning with a strategic, close-by approach. You’ll work with clients and senior sellers to win high-value opportunities, orchestrate cross-functional resources, and ensure the pursuit teams have what they need.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for solving complex client problems and a relentless, customer-first mindset.
• A track record of leading complex pursuits or engagements to successful outcomes.
• The presence and credibility to be seen as a leader — by clients, by sellers, and across the business.
• Sharp analytical instincts: you read the data, find the signal, and turn it into action.
• The ability to motivate and orchestrate teams — direct, indirect, onshore, and offshore.
• A strong network you know how to mobilize, and the savvy to navigate complexity with ease.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication — you can frame a strategy and tell a story that lands.
• Strongly preferred: Experience shaping outsourcing / managed-services deals or other transformational engagements with significant offshore delivery, and a feel for leveraging global teams in a pursuit.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front line of sales. Partner directly with clients and account leaders to scope, shape, and win high-value opportunities — bringing clarity, creativity, and momentum to every pursuit.
• Be the connective tissue of the deal. Orchestrate the people, assets, and decisions that move a pursuit forward, ensuring pursuit teams have exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
• Shape how we sell. Design the playbooks, differentiators, and cross-sell motions that give our sellers an edge — and continuously raise the bar on how Avanade competes and wins.
• Influence our offerings and go-to-market. Bring the voice of the client and the market back into the business, helping evolve our solutions, industry plays, and territory strategy so we stay ahead of where demand is heading.
• Own the growth picture. Drive account planning, territory analysis, pipeline health, and revenue forecasting that leadership relies on to make the big calls.
• Champion selling excellence. Embed best-in-class pursuit discipline (DEEPR) and enablement tools so every team operates at the top of its game.
• Spot the next opportunity first. Anticipate shifting client and market needs and proactively reshape how we engage — staying one step ahead of expectations.

Skills

Client problem solving

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Senior Manager, Industry Technology Strategist At Avanade , the best deals aren't just sold — they're engineered . As a Senior Manager, Industry Technology Strategist, you sit on the front lines of our growth, working shoulder to shoulder with clients and our most senior sellers to shape pursuits, sharpen our story, and turn ambition into signed business. This is a role for someone who loves being in the room where deals are made, who thinks like a strategist and acts like a closer, and who wants their fingerprints on how Avanade goes to market. You won't be supporting the sale from the sidelines. You'll be driving it — translating client challenges into compelling solutions, guiding pursuit teams through complex opportunities, and serving as a trusted advisor clients actually want at the table. Come join us

What you’ll do

Lead from the front line of sales. Partner directly with clients and account leaders to scope, shape, and win high-value opportunities — bringing clarity, creativity, and momentum to every pursuit. Be the connective tissue of the deal. Orchestrate the people, assets, and decisions that move a pursuit forward, ensuring pursuit teams have exactly what they need, exactly when they need it. Shape how we sell. Design the playbooks, differentiators, and cross-sell motions that give our sellers an edge — and continuously raise the bar on how Avanade competes and wins. Influence our offerings and go-to-market. Bring the voice of the client and the market back into the business, helping evolve our solutions, industry plays, and territory strategy so we stay ahead of where demand is heading. Own the growth picture. Drive account planning, territory analysis, pipeline health, and revenue forecasting that leadership relies on to make the big calls. Champion selling excellence. Embed best-in-class pursuit discipline (DEEPR) and enablement tools so every team operates at the top of its game. Spot the next opportunity first. Anticipate shifting client and market needs and proactively reshape how we engage — staying one step ahead of expectations.

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role: You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals. You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact. You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships. You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections. You are a skilful influencer of internal and external resources. Enjoy your career

Skills and experiences

A genuine passion for solving complex client problems and a relentless, customer-first mindset. A track record of leading complex pursuits or engagements to successful outcomes. The presence and credibility to be seen as a leader — by clients, by sellers, and across the business. Sharp analytical instincts: you read the data, find the signal, and turn it into action. The ability to motivate and orchestrate teams — direct, indirect, onshore, and offshore. A strong network you know how to mobilize, and the savvy to navigate complexity with ease. Outstanding written and verbal communication — you can frame a strategy and tell a story that lands. Strongly preferred: Experience shaping outsourcing / managed-services deals or other transformational engagements with significant offshore delivery, and a feel for leveraging global teams in a pursuit.

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 setforthbelow. We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 10/12/2026 and open for at least 10 days. Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401