Job Description:

[MULTIPLE POSITIONS] Avanade Inc. is seeking Azure Data Engineering Consultants in Arlington, VA to deliver analytics and business intelligence solutions to our clients. In this role, you will: design and set-up projects that bring together information from a variety of sources to enable analysis and decision-making; utilize personal knowledge to plan and deliver data warehouse and storage; take part in designing and running bespoke data services to individual projects; design, develop, adapt, and maintain data warehouse architecture and relational databases to support data mining; customize storage and extraction, meta-data, and information repositories; create and use effective metrics and monitoring processes; monitor key performance indicators to determine where current operations can be improved, and identify the causes of any problems; create the building blocks for transforming enterprise data solutions; design and build modern data pipelines, data streams, and data service Application Programming Interfaces (APIs); and create and maintain report forms and formats, information dashboards, data generators, and scanned reports, as well as other information portals and resources. Periodic travel to client sites (domestic) is expected up to 80% of the time. Must live w/in reasonable commuting distance of Arlington, VA. 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 for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The offered salary range for this specific position in VA is $159,744 - $160,000.00 per year. Any multi-state or general compensation ranges displayed below do not apply to this position.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on September 16, 2026 and open for at least 30 days.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: www.avanade.com/en-us/career/benefits

The Digital Identity capability within Avanade focuses on helping clients modernize identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID. This includes enabling secure access through MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, and identity modernization across cloud and hybrid environments. This role operates within Avanade’s Security and Infrastructure practices and works closely with client IT and security teams to deliver identity solutions aligned to business and security outcomes.

The Digital Identity Manager (Entra ID) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. The role helps clients strengthen security, improve user experience, and modernize authentication and access patterns through MFA, SSO, conditional access, and passwordless strategies.

This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise combined with consulting and communication skills. The role contributes to delivery excellence while supporting Avanade’s identity practice growth and alignment with Microsoft security strategies.

The Manager will be hands on in designing and implementing Microsoft Entra ID solutions including: 

•    Single Sign On (SSO)
•    Conditional Access
•    Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
•    Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
•    Identity Governance and Access Reviews
•    Lead IAM lifecycle processes such as joiner–mover–leaver (JML) automation, provisioning, and deprovisioning
•    Support hybrid identity scenarios, including Entra ID Connect / hybrid sync and application provisioning (SCIM)
•    Contribute to or lead Zero Trust identity architectures integrating Entra ID with broader Microsoft Security capabilities

Summary
The Microsoft Technology Account Lead (MTAL) is responsible for building trusted client account relationships with Accenture and Microsoft stakeholders as well as clients themselves, whilst leading sales, revenue, delivery, and client satisfaction for Microsoft focused deliverables. 

As the Microsoft lead, the MTAL will work closely with Accenture Account Leadership to create, own, execute and maintain the plan for strategic business growth on the Microsoft platform across one or more accounts within a client industry sector.

What you'll do

Account Management

• Work as a key Microsoft advisor and go-to-contact for clients and Accenture Account Leadership. Builds and manages Microsoft relationships with client C-suite at one or more priority accounts.

• Manage key, strategic client relationships either personally or through a medium to large account team.

• Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex existing accounts to build key relationships at decision making levels.

• Consult with a range of customer representatives at different levels to identify the outcomes they require, introducing relevant internal specialists and utilizing their expertise to gather and analyze complex customer data, clarify mid- to long-term customer needs, and develop and agree to a specification of customer requirements.

• Develop prescribed solutions and generate new opportunities by maintaining relationships with partner organizations to ensure smooth integration or a successful alliance execution.

Account Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a Microsoft strategy to ensure that intended business benefits are realized and tracked within and across client account(s).

• Champion a Microsoft AI and innovation stream within the overall Accenture account plan, ensuring the right resources are in place to execute the strategy.

Selling

• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Build credibility through deep Microsoft product knowledge and consulting expertise to originate and expand a portfolio of Microsoft work.

• Lead Solution Configuration: Direct cross-functional teams to design complex, tailored Microsoft solutions—including products, services, and contractual terms—that align with the customer’s mid- to long-term strategic needs.

• Manage Bid Responses: Oversee the development of pricing strategies, contract terms, and risk controls in response to RFPs, tenders, and bid solicitations. 

• Drive Account Growth: Proactively identify opportunities to expand the customer’s Microsoft footprint by introducing additional products and services that enhance business value.

• Develop and Execute Renewal Strategy: Craft and implement renewal strategies tailored to customer type, focusing on key service elements to ensure retention and long-term engagement. 

Key Performance Indicators 
Client Experience

• Overall & thought leadership / inspiration

Account Growth

• Account Sales & Revenue Growth - both AMBG and Avanade

• Account level CCI (Sold & Delivered)

• Personal Chargeability (30%)

Knowledge

• Supports efforts to build customer satisfaction, loyalty, and commitment, and secures organizational resources to do so.

• Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization’s vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward.

• Shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders