Technology Advisory Manager
Avanade's Advisory & Experiences practice is evolving to meet growing demand for technology‐led advisory that bridges strategy and delivery.
As a Technology Advisory Manager, you will play a key role in helping clients translate their ambition into practical, executable technology roadmaps, with a strong emphasis on effective operating models, AI transformation and data/application modernisation using the Microsoft ecosystem.
You will work closely with clients, shaping early‐stage engagements and partnering with delivery teams to ensure advisory outcomes lead to tangible impact across industries and solution areas while supporting senior leaders and building your own advisory craft and leadership capability.
Your work will focus on making strategy actionable—understanding the current state, identifying opportunities, developing business cases and shaping initiatives that Avanade can deliver.
You will also contribute to opportunity development and help create pull‐through into broader delivery work across Data & AI, Business Applications, Up-to-date Workplace, Cloud and Security.
Key Responsibilities
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
You will be measured on the quality of advisory delivery, client satisfaction and your contribution to a sustainable pipeline and team development.
Qualifications
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
Seasoned consultant who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, curious about emerging technologies, especially AI, and motivated by helping clients move from insight to action
Values structure, clarity and outcomes, building profile as a trusted advisor who can think strategically and execute pragmatically
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
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📌 Technical Advisory Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Avanade
📍 New South Wales