Strategy & Operations Analyst

The Program Coordination Analyst supports the day-to-day execution of strategic priorities across the Client & Business Transformation Office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Client & Business Transformation, this role serves as a trusted execution partner, helping coordinate programs, leadership priorities, special projects, events, and stakeholder activities to ensure commitments are delivered with excellence. 

This individual plays a critical role in keeping initiatives moving forward through effective coordination, communication, follow-through, and attention to detail. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, the Analyst will gain unique exposure to global sales & partner operations, strategic decision-making, leadership engagement, and transformation initiatives. 

This role is designed as a development opportunity for an early-career professional seeking to build foundational experience in program management, business communications, stakeholder engagement, and leadership support while learning how strategic priorities are translated into execution at a global level. 

Join Avanade and help drive meaningful business transformation through effective coordination, collaboration, and execution. Be part of a global organization where innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth are central to everything we do. Together we do what matters.
 

Benefits:

• Meal or food allowance,
• Multibenefits Card (up to Senior Consultant),
• Health and dental insurance,
• Certifications and training,
• Life insurance,
• Private pension,
• Avababy: pregnancy support and kit for new parents,
• Profit sharing,
• Wellhub,
• Childcare assistance,
• Career mentoring,
• Birthday Off policy (a day off during your birthday month),
• Wellness sessions
   

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination & Execution 

• Support day-to-day coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, leadership priorities, and special assignments. 

• Maintain action trackers, project plans, meeting notes, and follow-up activities to ensure timely execution. 

• Monitor deadlines, commitments, and dependencies, proactively driving follow-through with stakeholders. 

• Assist in coordinating activities across multiple workstreams and business priorities. 

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Draft professional communications including emails, meeting summaries, leadership updates, presentations, and briefing materials. 

• Coordinate communications and follow-up activities with stakeholders across the organization. 

• Support preparation of leadership meetings, workshops, and working sessions. 

• Ensure commitments, decisions, and actions are documented and communicated appropriately. 

Event & Meeting Coordination 

• Support planning and execution of leadership meetings, workshops, recognition programs, and strategic events. 

• Coordinate logistics, attendee communications, materials, and follow-up activities. 

• Capture key takeaways, decisions, and actions from meetings and ensure progress is tracked to completion. 

• Help create a professional and seamless experience for participants and stakeholders. 

Team & Portfolio Support 

• Maintain organized documentation, repositories, trackers, and team resources. 

• Support governance activities, reporting requirements, and portfolio administration. 

• Assist with research, analysis, and preparation of materials to support business priorities and leadership decisions. 

• Provide flexible support across changing business needs and emerging priorities. 

Confidentiality & Professionalism 

• Demonstrate sound judgment and maturity when handling sensitive business information. 

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding leadership discussions, organizational matters, strategic initiatives, and business decisions. 

• Build trust through professionalism, integrity, reliability, and discretion. 

• Represent the team positively in interactions with senior leaders and stakeholders. 

Required 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. 

• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn. 

• High degree of professionalism, and personal accountability. 

Preferred 

• Experience supporting projects, programs, events, or business initiatives. 

• Interest in program management, business transformation, strategy, or organizational leadership. 

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. 

Success Measures 

• Assigned tasks and leadership requests delivered accurately and on time. 

• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness. 

• High-quality communications, meeting materials, and follow-up coordination. 

• Effective tracking and completion of actions, commitments, and deliverables. 

• Consistent demonstration of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality. 

• Growth in business acumen, leadership capability, and program coordination skills.