Data Protection Manager

About the role

As a Data Protection Manager, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance solutions for Avanade clients. You'll bring hands-on technical expertise, own project outcomes, and guide clients and junior team members through complex security and compliance initiatives.

What you'll do

• Lead or co-lead client engagements focused on data protection and data governance.
• Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions (e.g., sensitivity labeling strategies, advanced DLP policies/integrations, Purview DSPM, data lifecycle/retention controls).
• Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises data.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder discussions to translate requirements into scalable, secure Microsoft-based solutions.
• Own solution design decisions, configuration, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts; lead workstreams or small teams.
• Contribute to estimations, delivery planning, and risk management.
• Support solutioning efforts, proposals, and internal capability development.
• Build awareness and controls for emerging AI and agentic AI security considerations (e.g., Security Copilot).

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience delivering security or compliance solutions in a consulting or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading workstreams or small teams on client projects.
• Microsoft security-related certifications strongly preferred (e.g., SC-401, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, MS-102, SC-100).

What you'll bring

• Advanced capability in Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Records Management) and Microsoft 365 security/compliance architecture.
• Experience with data classification frameworks, control design, and regulatory alignment (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Copilot/AI data risk considerations and emerging security controls.
• Strong client-facing presence and communication; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivery outcomes; effective prioritization and problem-solving under pressure.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

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 4/29/2026 and open for at least 10 days.

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 $150,400 to $178,600 Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300 Colorado $139,200 to $165,300 District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300 Illinois $150,400 to $178,600 Maryland $155,200 to $184,300 Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300 Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600 New York $164,800 to $195,700 New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600 Washington $155,200 to $184,300.