APAC Strategy Manager

· Relevant Experiences in Management Consulting Industry would be in advantage.

· Proven experience in Regional strategic planning, workstream management, and governance.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Experience across multiple regions in APAC would be beneficial

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Workstream management
• Governance and compliance
• Market research and analysis
• Risk management
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication

This role would Reports To, Avanade’s Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, APAC

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Development and Governance (30%):

· Market Research and Analysis:

· Conduct comprehensive market research on the Microsoft aligned mid-market opportunity in support of our strategy ambitions with a focus on region specific insights (for Australia, Japan and SEA).

· Create a high-level competitive landscape per region to inform strategic decisions.

· Strategic Planning:

· Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for APAC.

· Facilitate strategic planning sessions with key stakeholders and development of the strategy artefacts.

· Deep dives into each of the key APAC strategy pillars, including Driving Growth (SMC Partner Zero, Acquisition and Scaling Engines), Working Smarter (Geo-Strategy and Malaysia Hub) and Preserve Value (Brand, Innovation and Talent)

· Governance Frameworks:

· Support the development and implementation of the APAC Strategy measurement and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with New Horizons targets and objectives.

· Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against strategic goals.

2. Strategy Execution (70%):

· Strategic Workstream Management:

· Take on a leading role in driving execution of key strategic initiatives in partnership with the responsible Area and Regional leaders and associated working groups.

· Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Track and manage progress and escalate roadblocks or issues that cannot be resolved within the working groups

· Top 4 priority workstreams in the first 6 months will include:

· SMC Partner Zero activation

· Acquisition Engine set up and activation (including Marketing, Sales & DDC, and Hero Offer alignment and fulfilment with Client Solutions)

· Malaysia Hub activation

· Holistic Microsoft engagement model activation

· Communication and Collaboration:

· Manage regular updates to with APAC leadership on strategy execution status and progress.

· Ensure effective communication of our strategy and our execution progress more broadly in APAC through regular comms and updates in key forums (ie ELT).

· Put in place checkpoints to gage broader understanding and buy-in to the strategy and proactively address stakeholder concerns and feedback.

· Risk Management:

· Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful workstream progress and execution.

· Implement contingency plans to address potential challenges.

· Governance, Performance Measurement and Reporting:

· Implement and manage the governance framework and performance measurement systems to track the progress of strategic initiatives.

· Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to APAC leadership.

· Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and recommend adjustments to the strategy.

· Continuous Improvement:

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and learning from past initiatives through structured retro processes

· Implement changes based on insights and lessons learned to enhance future strategy execution.

• • Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, 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