This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada where there is an Avanade presence including - Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver The Data Platform & Analytics Capability Lead will build, position, sell, and scale a new enterprise data and analytics capability. This role is accountable for evolving the service in response to market demand, building a network of sellers and internal partners, and ensuring sustained relevance, scalability, and commercial viability. The successful candidate will combine demonstrated business and consulting skills with relevant experience working with technical solutions and teams. They should be able to qualify opportunities, tailor the capability to client needs, and identify key effort drivers while partnering with technical leaders on detailed architecture and estimates. Familiarity with modern data platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks is important, but this is not a hands-on technical role. Key Responsibilities Operationalize capability’s strategy, activating the market, and establishing the priorities, partnerships, and execution discipline needed to scale Build a network of internal partners to create awareness, alignment, and sustained demand. Use seller, client, and delivery feedback to refine the capability over time Lead opportunity qualification by translating client needs into the right service configuration, scope, delivery approach, and commercial proposition. Partner with technical architects to validate architecture, estimates, assumptions, and feasibility Engage senior client stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate complex data challenges into practical solutions and roadmaps Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for executives, sellers, architects, and engineering teams Maintain continuity from opportunity shaping through delivery, keeping client expectations, contractual commitments, and capability standards aligned . Experience in consulting, technical architecture, or capability development across enterprise data, analytics, cloud, or related technology services Strong client advisory skills and the ability to connect technical investments to business outcomes for business and technology leaders Experience in business development, pre-sales, opportunity qualification, solution shaping, or proposal development Broad knowledge of enterprise data architecture, engineering, analytics, governance, and cloud platforms. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks, with enough depth to discuss solution options, tradeoffs, delivery implications, and effort drivers with clients and technical teams Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and turn emerging ideas and client demand into repeatable business opportunities We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 10/21/2026 and open for at least 21 days. Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location: British Columbia/Ontario 140,000 - 165,000 CAD At Avanade, we are committed to ensure our people feel appreciated and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally. . At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.

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