Data Protection Manager

This position is open to candidates located in the locations listed on the job requisition. Candidates are welcome to work remotely or out of one of our regional offices. Travel is required.About the roleAs 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 doLead 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 solutio...