Strategic Account Technology Strategist

Overview
The Strategic Account Technology Strategist (SATS) is at the forefront of our Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation and Security Strategy efforts for our enterprise customers. Paired with an Strategic Account Executive, the SATS works exclusively to support the business of customers, map business scenarios to the technical foundation, understand and translate the customer priorities and desired outcomes, and orchestrate resources in the customer's digital journey. SATS's technical acumen enables customers to do business in new, disruptive ways. SATS drives the adoption of Microsoft Azure Cloud, Modern Workplace solutions, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. SATS leads the relationship with the Information Technology Decision Makers, and acts as a virtual Chief Technology Officer. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
**This Job Will Provide You**:
A forum to leverage your technical expertise and business acumen
Authorization to make major disruptions and changes to the technical architecture to enable transformative solutions
An opportunity to drive your customers to do business in new and transformational ways
The chances to inspire and lead teams of deep technology experts from the customer, partner, and Microsoft
Opportunity to drive trusted relationship with the customer
Experience and positively impact our culture every day
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

**Qualifications**:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 7+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, practice building, or related technical/sales/industry experience
OR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 14+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, practice building, or related technical/sales/industry experience
OR equivalent experience.
5+ years experience in digital transformation or using technology to drive customer business outcomes.
4+ years experience in business consulting, consultative selling, or change management.
5+ years experience leading technical, support, and/or partner teams.
Strategic Account Technology IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $121,800 - CAD $219,100 per year.
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**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:
Customer and Industry Insights
Synthesizes and combines various business and industry insights from their team, global best practices, proof points from experience/case studies with countries and/or regions, and deep industry expertise (e.g., level 200) related to customers and their competitors to conduct forecasting and develop recommendations for managing accounts and subsidiary planning. Ensures that all levels of the organization challenge customers to consider alternatives and adapt strategies, plans, business models, and solutions to insights. Orchestrates cross-regional teams to gather information, collaborate on performance markers, and identify potential risks in customer accounts. Oversees technical teams for driving opportunities with others, as necessary. Brings in business and industry insights to address the broader business challenges for the customer and deliver solutions.
Applies expertise (deep expertise across few accounts or broad expertise across many accounts) and thought leadership to identify and inform the development of the right Industry Sales Kits and industry partners within the customer's vertical industry. Articulates and understands specific industry-related market trends, as well as customer threats, opportunities, and barriers to growth as they relate to the customer's broader industry. Leverages industry trends from other industries to gather insights and develop an informed perspective on similar issues that may occur within their industry/industries. Applies industry knowledge to support customers in solving issues.
Trusted Advisor
Provides Account thought leadership inclusive of information techno