Manager, Infrastructure Architecture

Avanade is seeking an Infrastructure Architecture Manager to define and deliver enterprise scale infrastructure solutions across cloud, workplace, networking, security, and operations within Microsoft and multi-vendor environments. This role partners closely with clients and cross functional teams to shape architecture strategy, lead delivery efforts, and ensure scalable, secure solutions aligned with evolving business needs. As a trusted advisor, the Infrastructure Architecture Manager provides strategic guidance on technology investment, governance, and modernization to drive long term value.

Come join us

There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?

Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters.

What You’ll Do

• Define the overall infrastructure architecture approach and lead teams of engineers through the design and delivery of enterprise solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on end‑to‑end IT planning, technology investment, and optimization of existing and emerging platforms
• Partner directly with clients to ensure the successful design, implementation, and adoption of Avanade infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional technology and design teams to integrate architecture, operations, and solution requirements into cohesive strategies
• Apply deep technical and consulting expertise to advise clients on governance models that ensure stability, security, and scalability
• Enable clients to evolve their infrastructure environments to support changing business needs and long‑term digital transformation
• Monitor, mentor, and lead teams to overcome challenges, drive coordination, and deliver high‑quality outcomes across multiple initiatives

Qualifications

Skills and experiences

• 5+ years of prior related work experience, preferably within a technology or consulting environment
• Strong expertise in enterprise infrastructure solutions, with a particular focus on Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, networking, data center operations, platform migrations, and enterprise directories
• Solid understanding of infrastructure operations, systems security, testing, databases, and mobility considerations
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure initiatives and technology transformation projects
• Working knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑code principles and how DevOps models intersect with infrastructure delivery
• Ability to design and plan complex, multi‑cloud architecture solutions and core infrastructure services
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Current, hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft products and ecosystem advancements
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to understand client processes and challenges, and translate them into effective solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with global and offshore teams to successfully deliver projects
• Advanced experience with application lifecycle management, agile development methodologies, and software planning
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, influence, and develop high‑performing and virtual teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive them to successful completion.

About You

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

• You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
• You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
• You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
• You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
• You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

Enjoy your career

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

Some Of The Best Things About Working At Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

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.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 04/10/2026 and open for at least 30 days.

Benefits

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:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $155,200 - $195,700

Cleveland $139,200 - $165,300

Colorado $139,200 - $165,300

District of Columbia $155,200 - $184,300

Illinois $150,400 - $178,600

Maryland $155,200 - $184,300

Massachusetts $155,200 - $184,300

Minnesota $150,400 - $178,600

New York $164,800 - $195,700

New Jersey $139,200 - $165,300

Washington $155,200 - $184,300

3+ years of experience working with global teams