Power Platform Solution Architect

Avanade Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced architect to lead the design and delivery of Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions. The role involves defining scalable architectures, engaging with enterprise clients, and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams. Candidates should have a strong background in AI integration and enterprise governance. This position promotes significant influence over digital transformation strategies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in defining technical vision for AI-driven solutions.
• Strong understanding of Power Platform and Azure AI Services.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the technical vision for Power Platform solutions.
• Lead pre-sales activities and engage with C-level stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for governance.

Job description

Architect and lead end-to-end Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions, translating business needs into scalable architectures powered by automation and AI. Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise clients, shaping digital transformation strategies, designing secure governance models, and guiding cross-functional delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & AI Integration

• Define and own the end-to-end technical vision for Copilot Studio and Power Platform AI-driven solutions.
• Design scalable architectures integrating Power Platform with Azure AI Services (Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Cognitive Services).
• Translate complex business needs into structured roadmaps, solution blueprints, and implementation approaches.

Client Engagement & Pre-Sales

• Lead pre-sales activities, including requirement discovery, solution presentations, RFP responses, and architecture proposals.
• Advise C-level stakeholders on AI adoption, automation strategies, and Power Platform governance at enterprise scale.
• Act as strategic partner, guiding clients through modernization, citizen development, and digital transformation.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams across design, development, QA, data, and AI.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, resilience, governance, and compliance.
• Promote best practices in ALM, lifecycle management, and CoE enablement.

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