{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f9a737d5e80df0bacc8e58a5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9a737d5e80df0bacc8e58a5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9a737d5e80df0bacc8e58a5","title":"Data Platform & Analytics Capability Lead","description":"This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates are welcome to work remotely or out of one of our regional offices.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 ResponsibilitiesOperationalize capability’s strategy, activating the market, and establishing the priorities, partnerships, and execution discipline needed to scaleBuild a network of internal partners to create awareness, alignment, and sustained demand. Use seller, client, and delivery feedback to refine the capability over timeLead 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 feasibilityEngage senior client stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate complex data challenges into practical solutions and roadmapsTranslate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for executives, sellers, architects, and engineering teamsMaintain continuity from opportunity shaping through delivery, keeping client expectations, contractual commitments, and capability standards alignedQualificationsExperience in consulting, technical architecture, or capability development across enterprise data, analytics, cloud, or related technology servicesStrong client advisory skills and the ability to connect technical investments to business outcomes for business and technology leadersExperience in business development, pre-sales, opportunity qualification, solution shaping, or proposal developmentBroad 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 teamsStrong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and turn emerging ideas and client demand into repeatable business opportunitiesWe anticipate this job posting will be posted on 10/21/2026 and open for at least 21 days.BenefitsAvanade 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:U.S. Employee Benefits | AvanadeCalifornia $155,000-190,000Cleveland $140,000-170,000Colorado $140,000-170,000District of Columbia $155,000-190,000Illinois $150,000-180,000Maryland $140,000-170,000Massachusetts $140,000-170,000Minnesota $150,000-180,000New York $155,000-190,000New Jersey $155,000-190,000Washington $155,000-190,000At Avanade, we are committed to ensure our people feel appreciated and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally.","company":"Avanade","rawCompany":"avanade","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-22T11:51:49.795Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Platform & Analytics Capability Lead","description":"This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. 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