Industry Technology Strategist

Be the architect behind the win. At Avanade, the best deals aren't just sold — they're engineered. As an 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 bedriving 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 There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person? Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters. 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. Qualifications 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. 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. 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. Benefits 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. See more information on our benefits here: Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States Role Location Annual Salary Range California $168,800 to $200,450 Cleveland $168,800 to $200,450 Colorado $168,800 to $200,450 District of Columbia $168,800 to $200,450 Illinois $168,800 to $200,450 Maryland $168,800 to $200,450 Massachusetts $168,800 to $200,450 Minnesota $168,800 to $200,450 New York $168,800 to $200,450 New Jersey $168,800 to $200,450 Washington $168,800 to $200,450 #J-18808-Ljbffr Avanade