Technical Advisory Manager

• Lead or support technology advisory engagements, assessing applications, data, platforms, and operating models to develop pragmatic transformation roadmaps
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives that consider organisational readiness, constraints, and risk
• Contribute to the development of business cases, investment proposals, and phased delivery plans
• Support executive and senior leadership conversations by bringing structured insights, options, and recommendations
• Connect client needs to Avanade's solution portfolio, working closely with delivery and solution teams
• Collaborate with Microsoft account teams and internal stakeholders to identify and shape opportunities
• Manage and mentor consultants and senior consultants, supporting their development and engagement quality
• Play an active role in internal capability building, asset development, and knowledge sharing within the Tech Advisory community.

Requirements

• 7+ years of information technology experience in enterprise applications, modernisation and/or integration
• 3+ years of hands on experience with cloud technologies and their implementation with experience in at least two of the following: Microsoft Azure (preferred), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Extensive knowledge of and/or success in professional services roles helping companies address multi-layer, complex client issues in support of cloud strategies.
• Experience in planning and implementing cloud architectures for critical business systems.
• Extensive knowledge around the end-to-end value chain of IT applications and infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of emerging technology trends and commercial offerings in support of those trends,
• Demonstrates thorough aptitude for leading and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights
• Typically 6-10 years' experience in technology advisory, digital transformation, architecture, or related consulting roles
• Experience working on technology-led transformation initiatives (e.g. AI adoption, data platforms, operating model, applications modernisation, cloud transformation)
• Ability to engage credibly with senior client stakeholders and tailor communication to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience contributing to roadmaps, business cases, or transformation plans that lead into delivery
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills
• Experience working within or alongside delivery teams to ensure advisory recommendations are practical and implementable
• Emerging people leadership experience, including mentoring or managing junior team members.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technology advisory and cloud transformation, with a strong focus on developing actionable initiatives and pragmatic roadmaps. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and lead teams in delivering complex technology solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cloud Technologies Implementation
• Microsoft Azure
• Technology Advisory
• Digital Transformation
• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Enterprise Applications
• Cloud Architecture Planning
• Data Platforms
• Applications Modernisation
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Business Case Development

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication
• Storytelling
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Technology Advisory
• Digital Transformation
• Cloud Strategies
• Client Stakeholder Engagement
• Emerging Technology Trends

Tools & Technologies

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud
• Public Cloud
• Private Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud