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Business Analyst- Scalable Discovery Service

1 month ago Toronto, Canada

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This role focuses on cloud migration assessments for Microsoft Azure. The position emphasizes data integrity, client engagement, and the development of visual insights to support strategic decisions.

Come join us:

The Business Analyst Manager leads the data intake, transformation, and insight development process for cloud migration assessments, supporting enterprise clients evaluating Microsoft Azure. This senior-level role oversees the integrity and quality of discovery data, manages client data validation activities, and drives the evolution of PowerBI visualizations to support strategic decision-making. The Business Analyst Manager is also accountable for staying current on the latest Azure Migrate discovery capabilities and applying Generative AI concepts to enhance data evaluation efficiency. This role partners with clients and technical teams to identify key insights and deliver high-quality executive-ready outputs that inform migration, modernization, and cloud financial strategies. Together we do what matters.

What you will do:

* Lead the transformation of discovery data (Azure Migrate, MAP Toolkit, RVTools) into structured Inventory worksheets for analysis and reporting.

* Oversee client data validation workshops to ensure data gaps are resolved and technical insights are captured.

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* Drive the development and refinement of PowerBI dashboards to visualize technical and financial findings for both executive and technical stakeholders.

* Collaborate with clients to identify key infrastructure insights that support migration strategies, workload rationalization, and TCO analysis.

* Stay current with the latest Azure Migrate discovery capabilities and apply them to improve assessments and reporting.

* Utilize generative AI and automation techniques to enhance data evaluation and reporting efficiency.

* Work alongside Infrastructure Architects and Application Modernization teams to develop Azure-native service mappings, migration recommendations, and cost models for Azure IaaS and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

Skills and experiences

* Proven experience managing technical data intake and reporting processes for large-scale IT infrastructure or cloud projects.

* Expertise with Azure Migrate, MAP Toolkit, RVTools, or similar discovery and assessment tools.

* Experience in designing and managing PowerBI dashboards and executive-level visualizations.

* Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and demonstrated ability to apply AI or automation to accelerate data evaluation.

* Experience with Power Query and DAX in PowerBI

* Organizational skills with a focus on data quality, accuracy, and version control.

* Excellent communication skills with experience leading client workshops and presenting technical findings to executive audiences.

About you:

Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:

* Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, migration strategies, and financial modeling concepts.

* Demonstrates leadership in driving high-quality, data-driven assessment outcomes.

* Comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders to resolve data gaps and provide strategic insights.

* Proactive in adopting emerging technologies, including AI, to improve assessment efficiency and reporting capabilities.

* Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data quality, insight development, and client value.

* Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility assessments concurrently.

* Effective communicator with experience in speaking with CEO/CIO levels, participating in client workshops, and translating technical findings into business insights

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

Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, migration strategies, and financial modeling concepts. Demonstrates leadership in driving high-quality, data-driven assessment outcomes. Comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders to resolve data gaps and provide strategic insights. Proactive in adopting emerging technologies, including AI, to improve assessment efficiency and reporting capabilities. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data quality, insight development, and client value. Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility assessments concurrently. Effective communicator with experience in speaking with CEO/CIO levels, participating in client workshops, and translating technical findings into business insights

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

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, Canada
Job ID: Avanade2-10750
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-01T11:36:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

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

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Latinx founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training