Sr. Manager, Solution Architecture
Apply NowCompany: Avanade Inc.
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Come join us
Job Description:
[MULTIPLE POSITIONS] Avanade Inc. seeks Sr. Managers, Solution Architecture in Seattle, WA to work as the solution lead for new opportunities and direct large proposal efforts leading virtual teams and collaborating with local and global resources. In this role, you will: understand client business needs and industry trends to spark innovative thinking and develop trusted advisor relationships with client executives; work with the Business Development team to develop and execute selling strategies; proactively deliver strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients; lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions; provide expertise to evaluate client business needs and align them based upon Avanade differentiators; provide solution fit assessment against client requirements; create and deliver innovative solution demonstrations of Avanade offerings, D365 for Customer Engagement, and supporting software including relevant ISV solutions; build relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration; support business value assessment and business case development; deliver high quality written and oral presentations; build relationships and evangelize Avanade offerings with Accenture, Microsoft, and other various industry groups and clients; provide input to the Region Offering Lead and Marketing Manager in developing and executing plans for brand development, client referrals, market awareness and market positioning; represent Avanade at relevant client and industry events and write POV documents that create positive exposure for Avanade; evangelize D365 Customer Engagement based offerings within the region; actively participate in Avanade industry and offer development to communities; contribute directly to the development of Avanade intellectual property and solution assets; participate in discovery engagements by leading workshops and providing solution design leadership and guidance; and perform sales stage knowledge transfer with the project delivery team. Periodic travel to client sites (domestic and international) is expected up to 80% of the time. Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Seattle, WA. Offered annual salary: $162,531.00 to $200,000.00. Benefits information available here: https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
Skills and experiences
Basic Qualifications:
The position requires a bachelor's degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, plus at least nine (9) years of experience as a Sr. Manager, Solution Architecture, or in a similar role in an IT or IT consulting capacity. A qualified applicant's experience must include: 8 years of experience analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Power Platform application code for Sales and Customer Service functionality; 8 years of experience developing client-based and/or web-based software solutions; 5 years of experience performing application development, complex code development, application testing, and component design; 8 years of experience working in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Microsoft ASP, and Microsoft .NET; 4 years of experience using Azure; 4 years of experience in Data Migration using Microsoft SSIS and/or Azure Integration Services; 4 years of experience in Data Integration using Microsoft SSIS and/or Azure Integration Services; and Microsoft Certified professional in at least 2 certifications related to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and/or Power Platform.
About you
Characteristic s that demonstrate success for this role: Analytical and agile Collaborative with strong communication skills Patient, quality-driven problem-solver Self-motivated Innovative mindset.
What you'll do
In this role, you will: understand client business needs and industry trends to spark innovative thinking and develop trusted advisor relationships with client executives; work with the Business Development team to develop and execute selling strategies; proactively deliver strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients; lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions; provide expertise to evaluate client business needs and align them based upon Avanade differentiators; provide solution fit assessment against client requirements; create and deliver innovative solution demonstrations of Avanade offerings, D365 for Customer Engagement, and supporting software including relevant ISV solutions; build relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration; support business value assessment and business case development; deliver high quality written and oral presentations; build relationships and evangelize Avanade offerings with Accenture, Microsoft, and other various industry groups and clients; provide input to the Region Offering Lead and Marketing Manager in developing and executing plans for brand development, client referrals, market awareness and market positioning; represent Avanade at relevant client and industry events and write POV documents that create positive exposure for Avanade; evangelize D365 Customer Engagement based offerings within the region; actively participate in Avanade industry and offer development to communities; contribute directly to the development of Avanade intellectual property and solution assets; participate in discovery engagements by leading workshops and providing solution design leadership and guidance; and perform sales stage knowledge transfer with the project delivery team. Periodic travel to client sites (domestic and international) is expected up to 80% of the time. Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Seattle, WA. Offered annual salary: $162,531.00 to $200,000.00. Benefits information available here: https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Software Engineering team works on check out these case studies:
[1] Avanade Digital Workplace Case Study | Avanade
[2] Bulk Label Data In SharePoint Online | Techs & Specs Blog (avanade.com)
Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
[3] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
[4] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
References
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
Find out more about some of our benefits 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 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
Job Description:
[MULTIPLE POSITIONS] Avanade Inc. seeks Sr. Managers, Solution Architecture in Seattle, WA to work as the solution lead for new opportunities and direct large proposal efforts leading virtual teams and collaborating with local and global resources. In this role, you will: understand client business needs and industry trends to spark innovative thinking and develop trusted advisor relationships with client executives; work with the Business Development team to develop and execute selling strategies; proactively deliver strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients; lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions; provide expertise to evaluate client business needs and align them based upon Avanade differentiators; provide solution fit assessment against client requirements; create and deliver innovative solution demonstrations of Avanade offerings, D365 for Customer Engagement, and supporting software including relevant ISV solutions; build relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration; support business value assessment and business case development; deliver high quality written and oral presentations; build relationships and evangelize Avanade offerings with Accenture, Microsoft, and other various industry groups and clients; provide input to the Region Offering Lead and Marketing Manager in developing and executing plans for brand development, client referrals, market awareness and market positioning; represent Avanade at relevant client and industry events and write POV documents that create positive exposure for Avanade; evangelize D365 Customer Engagement based offerings within the region; actively participate in Avanade industry and offer development to communities; contribute directly to the development of Avanade intellectual property and solution assets; participate in discovery engagements by leading workshops and providing solution design leadership and guidance; and perform sales stage knowledge transfer with the project delivery team. Periodic travel to client sites (domestic and international) is expected up to 80% of the time. Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Seattle, WA. Offered annual salary: $162,531.00 to $200,000.00. Benefits information available here: https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
Skills and experiences
Basic Qualifications:
The position requires a bachelor's degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, plus at least nine (9) years of experience as a Sr. Manager, Solution Architecture, or in a similar role in an IT or IT consulting capacity. A qualified applicant's experience must include: 8 years of experience analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Power Platform application code for Sales and Customer Service functionality; 8 years of experience developing client-based and/or web-based software solutions; 5 years of experience performing application development, complex code development, application testing, and component design; 8 years of experience working in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Microsoft ASP, and Microsoft .NET; 4 years of experience using Azure; 4 years of experience in Data Migration using Microsoft SSIS and/or Azure Integration Services; 4 years of experience in Data Integration using Microsoft SSIS and/or Azure Integration Services; and Microsoft Certified professional in at least 2 certifications related to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and/or Power Platform.
About you
Characteristic s that demonstrate success for this role: Analytical and agile Collaborative with strong communication skills Patient, quality-driven problem-solver Self-motivated Innovative mindset.
What you'll do
In this role, you will: understand client business needs and industry trends to spark innovative thinking and develop trusted advisor relationships with client executives; work with the Business Development team to develop and execute selling strategies; proactively deliver strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients; lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions; provide expertise to evaluate client business needs and align them based upon Avanade differentiators; provide solution fit assessment against client requirements; create and deliver innovative solution demonstrations of Avanade offerings, D365 for Customer Engagement, and supporting software including relevant ISV solutions; build relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration; support business value assessment and business case development; deliver high quality written and oral presentations; build relationships and evangelize Avanade offerings with Accenture, Microsoft, and other various industry groups and clients; provide input to the Region Offering Lead and Marketing Manager in developing and executing plans for brand development, client referrals, market awareness and market positioning; represent Avanade at relevant client and industry events and write POV documents that create positive exposure for Avanade; evangelize D365 Customer Engagement based offerings within the region; actively participate in Avanade industry and offer development to communities; contribute directly to the development of Avanade intellectual property and solution assets; participate in discovery engagements by leading workshops and providing solution design leadership and guidance; and perform sales stage knowledge transfer with the project delivery team. Periodic travel to client sites (domestic and international) is expected up to 80% of the time. Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Seattle, WA. Offered annual salary: $162,531.00 to $200,000.00. Benefits information available here: https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Software Engineering team works on check out these case studies:
[1] Avanade Digital Workplace Case Study | Avanade
[2] Bulk Label Data In SharePoint Online | Techs & Specs Blog (avanade.com)
Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
[3] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
[4] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
References
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, 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 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 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