Manager Technical Advisory

Mgr, Technical Advisory

Play an integral part in defining how Avanade views and perceives the marketplace in the categories for which we offer Advisory Services to our clients.

Come join us

Welcome to the world of Technical Advisory! As an experienced advisor, you will operate within teams to undertake rapid current and future modes of operation engagements, primarily focused at CIO level. You will assess client technology, applications, processes, and capabilities, creating a transformation strategy with full stakeholder acceptance and buy-in. Directly manage work activities and time of professional staff, providing guidance on achieving objectives. Together we do what matters.

What you will do:

* Develop a deep understanding of client and competitor business models to advise senior leaders on business objectives.

* Guide executive conversations through a comprehensive understanding of business models and technologies.
* Lead vendor selection and procurement engagements, including technical, commercial, and contractual frameworks.
* Support executive decision-making by providing information to frame market opportunities and competitive challenges.
* Guide stakeholders to develop and implement strategies, policies, and processes.
* Lead and guide projects, including managing project budgets.
* Oversee the formulation of strategies to meet business objectives.

Skills and experiences

* Advanced analytical skills in analysing and interpreting business models and financial reporting.
* Ability to scope, plan, and deliver projects to agreed business requirements, cost, timescale, and quality parameters.
* Experience leading teams and directing the work of others in a matrixed environment.
* Experience in the procurement cycle, including response management and analysis.
* Advanced knowledge in relevant technology solutions and strong business operational acumen.
* Coordination of work efforts on various projects, including information gathering to evaluate client business environments.
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

About you

Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:

* Analytical, curious, agile
* Team player and good communicator
* Problem-solver, patient and quality-driven
* Self-motivating
* Innovative mindset

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade:

* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 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

Find out more about some of our benefits [1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade.

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 communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to 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 [2] 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

Learn more

To learn more about Avanade check out these links:

[3] LinkedIn

[4] Inside Avanade Blog

[5] Avanade Careers
References

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1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/career