Client Solutions Strategist Solution Architect

Avanade

3.9

(23)

Madrid, Spain

Why you should apply for a job to Avanade:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • STEM Scholarship programs with nine Universities worldwide investing in the future of young women.
  • Five Employee Resource Groups including women's, LGBT+, and Veterans to name a few.
  • World-class training including an average of 80 hours a year for employees to develop their skill set.
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    Position summary

    ision and understanding of the different components and their relationship from a business impact perspective.

    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.

    As a Client Solutions Strategist Solution Architect, you will support client relationships and work with account leads and key region stakeholders to translate client industry business goals to technology outcomes, through the Microsoft platform.

    You will drive technical-thought leadership with a long-term view for how clients can successfully manage, operate & secure their technology platform. You will keep up to date on emerging technology and how to apply it to clients.

    Your goal will be to ensure your clients most pressing and long-term business challenges are met with Avanade's most relevant industry-led solutions.

    Skills and experiences

    • C1 English level

    • Education and/or experience in the relevant field/business or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Likely has 10+ years of relevant technology business leadership experience, including solution sales, GTM creation, delivery, business management and people management

    • Client Advisory Focus, Strategic Mindset, Balances Stakeholders, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Business Insight, Financial Acumen, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively, Drives Vision and Purpose, Builds Networks, Organizational Savvy, Situational Adaptability, Develops Talent

    What you'll do

    Technology Leadership & Direction

    • Own technology strategy, architecture review & road map for clients
    • Drive innovation and cross Solution Area solutioning with clients, continuously bringing the best of Avanade, and the best lessons learned, experiences from the clients' industry and other relevant industries) in a way which genuinely makes a qualified difference to the client's priorities
    • Provide path for the client on the technology vision and strategy (working with Advisory and Account Leads)
    • Seek to understand client's current state and future opportunities and how to bring the best Microsoft technology solution
    • Drive continuous innovation through technology thought leadership

    Solutioning & Delivery

    • Own technology roadmap for clients

    **Business Origination
    **

    • Identify & drive cross-sell/upsell/renewal/emerging tech opportunities (e.g., maximize usage/deployment of MSFT technologies) for clients
    • Provide revenue diversity for the Client Group by taking a cross-solution area view with client opportunities
    • Proactively share knowledge of client/industry pain points/opportunities related to technology solutions

    **People & Culture
    **

    • Cultivate alliance relationships to unlock opportunities

    • Bridge Microsoft relationships for and with clients within the Client Group

    • Support the industry and technology relationship with Accenture for the Client Group

    Learn more

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    References

    Visible links

    https://https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits

    https://https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity

    https://https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights

    https://https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

    Enjoy your career

    • 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!

      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 8 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] here.

    A great place to work

    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

    Why you should apply for a job to Avanade:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • STEM Scholarship programs with nine Universities worldwide investing in the future of young women.
  • Five Employee Resource Groups including women's, LGBT+, and Veterans to name a few.
  • World-class training including an average of 80 hours a year for employees to develop their skill set.