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Avanade

Account Technology Strategist (ATS) / Public Services Industry Clients

Columbus, OH

This is a Manager/Group Manager/Director opportunity. Levelling is determined through the interview process.

The Account Technology Strategist (ATS) is the technology leader responsible for the technology strategy and technology architecture to drive digitalization and innovation agenda of Avanade's enterprise customers. With deep industry knowledge in the Public Services space, broad technology skills and unparalleled business acumen this role:

Primarily focused on Account level Technology Strategy, architecture review, and technology road mapping
Drives the technical-thought leadership and client engagement for large complex, enterprise clients
Accountable for creating and executing a joint innovation plan with the client and driving solutions that bring together multiple Avanade Technology capabilities.

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Regularly collaborates with Avanade's Technology Advisory team, to provide a path for the client on the technology vision and strategy and Avanade's Experiences to realize leading customer and employee experiences for the client
Supports technical aspects of delivery through knowledge of the business, data, application, and technical architectures in the context of the client's organization

The ATS will be aligned to one or more of our most significant clients in Midwest region.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day the ATS will:

Account Leadership and Key Alliances
Help our clients develop and evolve their Technology vision and strategy
Bridge Microsoft relationships for and with clients
Act as the technical "go-to" person in the client, creating and cultivating long-term relationships with technical decision makers

Technology Leadership
Drive quarterly Technology Roadmaps & Innovation activities aligned to relevant emerging tech & industry trends, creating measurable innovation outcomes
Help the client understand the impact for emerging and strategic technologies and Inspire & Influence them for Microsoft technologies to become the main enabler of business innovation
Demonstrate understanding and ownership of the client's Technology roadmap

Solutioning Leadership
Based on the knowledge of a client's priorities and project portfolio, identify and drive project opportunities that extend, complement, or transform the client's business
Proactively share knowledge of client/industry pain points/opportunities/tech stack
Challenge ideas, bringing in client & competitor insights to improve proposed approaches and strategies
Bring in experts/ambassadors, plus leveraging references & thought leadership in the Public Services domain
Work closely with multiple Avanade capabilities for defining industry-relevant solutions that deliver the breadth of Avanade
Maintain overall accountability for proposed solutions and project estimates withing the client
Perform Technical Quality Assurance (QA) reviews for inflight delivery projects
Provide in Architecture/Technical oversight for inflight projects

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 10+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, practice building, or related technical/sales/industry experience of which:

5+ years in an Enterprise Architect-like role, either consulting to organizations or on staff, with experience in architecting complex solutions for the cloud
5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred), or other equivalent cloud platforms
5+ experiences with the capabilities of key Microsoft platforms, including Dynamics (e.g. Sales, Customer Service, Field Service) Microsoft 365 (eg. collaboration, knowledge management) and analytics, or other equivalent platforms
3+ years in the Public Services industry, with a knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and key players in the industry.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and tools, as well as creating and communicating Enterprise Capability Models
Understanding of Emerging Technologies and ability to create technology roadmaps
Experience navigating and leveraging an ecosystem of technology vendors and partners
Nice to have: Certified Microsoft Azure Architect / TOGAF / Zachman Frameworks or equivalent

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, OH, USA
Job ID: avanade-1894261016
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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