We are seeking a Client Account Lead to own and grow one of Avanade’s strategic accounts within the Global Asset Management sector. This role is accountable for driving client satisfaction, strengthening executive relationships, and accelerating growth through disciplined account leadership and proactive engagement. You will operate as the single point of accountability for the client, ensuring strong delivery alignment, clear commercial ownership, and consistent, high-quality engagement across Avanade, Accenture, and Microsoft teams.
Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Engagement Serve as the day-to-day executive lead, improving responsiveness, proactivity, and overall client experience
Re-establish strong, consistent leadership presence, including regular on-site engagement
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a credible advisor on business and technology priorities

Account Growth Own account planning and execution to protect and expand revenue
Accelerate priority initiatives (e.g., automation, managed services, and commercialization efforts)
Drive pipeline development and reduce cycle times through focused deal leadership and orchestration

Delivery & Operational Excellence Ensure alignment across sales, solutioning, and delivery teams to drive predictable outcomes
Strengthen execution rigor across managed services and transformation programs
Provide clear accountability and decision-making to enable faster issue resolution and improved delivery performance

Risk Management & Stabilization Actively manage account health,



addressing client escalations and satisfaction risks
Bring structure and ownership to areas experiencing delays or inconsistency
Ensure continuity of leadership and reduce reliance on distributed, fragmented ownership models.

10+ years of experience in client account leadership, consulting, or technology services
Experience in Products, Asset Management, or Financial Services (institutional investors, infrastructure, real assets)
Proven ability to recover, stabilize, and grow strategic accounts
Demonstrated success in managing complex stakeholder environments across client, partner, and internal teams
Strong commercial acumen with experience driving pipeline, revenue growth, and large deal execution
Leadership Expectations (Associate Director) Operates as a clear owner of account strategy, performance, and relationships
Leads through influence across a matrixed organization, not just direct authority
Brings action, accountability, and proactive problem solving
Builds confidence through consistent presence, transparency, and delivery discipline
Compensation 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 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.
* In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets, subject to Plan terms.
Annual Salary Range Toronto $220,000 - $245,000
Calgary $220,000 - $245,000
Vancouver $220,000 - $245,000
Ottawa $220,000 - $245,000
Montreal $220,000 - $245,000
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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📌 Client Account Lead - Global Asset Management (Ontario)
🏢 1205 Avanade Canada Inc.
📍 Ontario