Posted 1w ago

Client Solutions Lead - Power Platform

@ Avanade
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$143k-$187k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Own market, Accelerate pipeline, Lead engagements
Requirements Summary:10+ years in digital transformation, automation, or enterprise modernization; strong Power Platform and Microsoft ecosystem; experience in solution selling, GTM, and executive engagement.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio
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Job Description

We are seeking a senior Client Solutions Power Platform GotoMarket Lead to own and drive Avanade Canada’s Power Platform gotomarket strategy, acting as the primary marketfacing leader for Power Platform transformation across Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.  

This role is designed for a leader with a strong Power Platform delivery, architecture, or solution leadership background who has evolved into a commercial, marketmaking position. The successful candidate will bring executive credibility, a strong Microsoft ecosystem mindset, and the ability to shape demand and accelerate pipeline 

Key Responsibilities 

Power Platform GoToMarket Ownership 

Own Avanade Canada’s Power Platform solution plays, including market strategy, solution positioning, priority industries, and GTM focus. Define how Avanade shows up in the market for Power Platformled transformation, with clear differentiation, messaging, and value propositions aligned to Microsoft priorities and Avanade offerings.  

Pipeline Acceleration  

Help capitalize on immediate largescale opportunities by bringing senior leadership to shape pursuits, accelerate decisioning, and increase deal confidence. Focus on converting nearterm opportunities into durable pipeline and repeatable market momentum.  

Client Engagement & Solution Positioning 

Lead seniorlevel client discussions centered on Power Platform outcomes such as operating model modernization, productivity and workflow automation, lowcode at scale, governance, and AIenabled value. Shape compelling solution approaches that resonate with business and technology leaders without becoming embedded in detailed functional or technical design.  

Sales Pursuit & PreSales Leadership 

Lead and support Power Platformfocused pursuits, including opportunity qualification, pursuit strategy, solution shaping, and executive presentations. Partner with sales leaders, delivery architects, and industry SMEs to build credible, differentiated, and commercially viable proposals.  

Microsoft & Ecosystem Leadership 

Serve as Avanade Canada’s primary Power Platform GTM counterpart to Microsoft, owning joint pipeline strategy, priority accounts, and cosell motions. Strengthen Avanade’s position with Microsoft as the partner of choice for Power Platform transformation, and engage selectively with Accenture partners where relevant.  

Senior Delivery Oversight (Sales-to-Delivery Confidence) 

Provide senior oversight and credibility across flagship Power Platform engagements—supporting smooth transition from sold work into delivery, helping remove blockers, and ensuring early delivery aligns to the client narrative and commercial expectations. This is oversight and leadership, not handson delivery execution.  

Capability & Practice Building 

Partner with the Practice Lead to help build Power Platform capability across Canada, including playbook development, repeatable assets, and talent growth. Contribute to establishing best practice, quality bars, and market credibility across the practice.  

Thought Leadership & Market Presence 

Represent Avanade as a visible Power Platform leader in the Canadian market through executive briefings, Microsoftled events, client roundtables, and targeted thought leadership. Position Avanade as a trusted advisor for Power Platform transformation—not just a lowcode implementer.  

Sales Enablement & Internal Leadership 

Enable Sales and Client Solutions teams with Power Platform narratives, positioning guidance, and pursuit support. Act as a senior Power Platform voice within Avanade Canada, providing clarity on where to play, how to win, and how to scale.  

 

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Qualifications 

Skills & Experience 

  • 10+ years of experience across digital transformation, automation, or enterprise application modernization, with a background in consulting, delivery leadership, architecture, or presales in the Microsoft ecosystem 

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio) and the broader Microsoft ecosystem  

  • Proven experience in solution selling, pursuit leadership, or GTM roles within a consulting or systems integration environment  

  • Demonstrated ability to engage senior client executives and articulate businessled transformation value (productivity, operating model, governance, ROI)  

  • Experience partnering closely with Microsoft on joint GTM and pipeline development  

  • Strong commercial mindset with experience shaping deals, influencing sales outcomes, and supporting proposals  

  • Executive presence and ability to influence across Sales, Client Solutions, Practice leadership, and Microsoft stakeholders  

Preferred Experience 

  • Prior experience as a Power Platform Solution Seller, Offering Lead, or GTM Lead  

  • Experience supporting large, complex pursuits (financial services epxerience preferred)  

  • Experience building Power Platform capability at scale (governance models, operating models, enablement)  

  • Familiarity with Avanade, Accenture, or Microsoft partner ecosystems  

What Success Looks Like 

  • A clearly defined and widely understood Power Platform GTM strategy for Canada  

  • Strong, trusted relationships with Microsoft Power Platform leadership and field sellers  

  • Nearterm opportunities converted into qualified pipeline and repeatable market momentum  

  • Improved win rates through strong solution positioning, pursuit leadership, and executivelevel credibility  

  • Recognition as the Power Platform GTM leader for Avanade Canada—trusted by Microsoft, Sales, and client 

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                                    Annual Salary Range 

British Columbia/Ontario              $143,273 to $187,150

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