Assistant Manager, Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot & AI platform

AIA Hong Kong; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled expert to drive the engineering and integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI technologies. The role focuses on developing innovative solutions, enhancing platform capabilities, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in technical engineering roles. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of IT experience with 5+ years in technical engineering roles focused on AI applications.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft technologies and ability to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities.
• Design and deploy AI Agents for business use cases.
• Manage platform components ensuring stability and secure integration.
• Define governance policies for Copilot usage including data boundaries.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Copilot

AI technologies

Technical engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Graph API

Azure AI

Power Platform

Job description

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow?

AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

The role is for engineering, integration, and administration of Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI technologies, driving innovation through AI agent development, platform enhancements, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives. The role ensures seamless integration with Microsoft services, maintains compliance and disaster recovery readiness, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders—including the AI Council and IT operations—to deliver secure, scalable, and business‑aligned AI solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Copilot Engineering & Integration
  • Serve as the go‑to expert for Copilot capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other M365 apps.
  • Configure and optimise Copilot settings, permissions, and data access policies.
  • Enhance M365 Copilot capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with Teams, Azure AI, Power Automate, and Power BI. Collaborate with product teams to optimise Copilot performance and user experience across the enterprise.
• AI Agent
  • Design, test and deploy Copilot AI Agents and PoC solutions tailored to support business use cases. Drive innovation by leveraging AI to improve productivity.
• Platform Administration
  • Manage and administer platform components ensuring stability, scalability and secure integration of AI features. Oversee configuration management and access controls for Copilot and related services.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Define and enforce governance policies for Copilot usage, including data boundaries, privacy, and ethical AI use.
  • Monitor usage patterns and audit logs to ensure responsible AI practices.
  • Collaborate with Information Security and Compliance teams to align with regulatory requirements.
• Disaster Recovery & Compliance
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for AI‑enabled services. Ensure compliance with industry standards and support solutions.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with the M365 Product engineers, AI council and BU EUS IT operations to align AI initiatives with business needs. Provide Level 2 / 3 technical support for Copilot‑related services and manage feature release cycles and incident response.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years of technical engineering roles focusing on building AI‑related applications, Microsoft M365 Copilot, AI platforms, frameworks and APIs.
• Proven SME in Microsoft365 platforms, Copilot extensibility, Azure AI and Microsoft Graph API and Power Platform.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft technologies with the ability to identify, analyse and resolve complex technical issues ensuring optimal performance, scalability and user experience.
• Hands‑on experience in managing and integrating AI solutions within an enterprise environment.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly conveying technical concepts and information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience producing business‑relevant presentations and technical‑oriented writing is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations and governance bodies in different countries.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff on AI tools, platforms and best practices.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proactive and service‑oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations regarding data protection and privacy.
• Experience in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Highly organised with strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure third‑party solutions meet organisational requirements.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and ability to react quickly and resolve issues to maintain workflow continuity.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.

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