Global Azure, Data & AI CoE Architect Lead

Publicis Sapient; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Generous parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gift matching program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Principal Architect for Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Data & AI) in New York. This externally facing leadership role defines the technical strategy, shapes complex deals, and scales repeatable solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.

You will act as the technical face to clients and Microsoft, driving innovation and co‑selling with Microsoft while leading cross‑functional teams globally.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture or senior technical leadership roles
• Proven track record shaping and winning large, complex transformation deals
• Experience operating as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders
• Hands-on depth across Data platforms and production‑grade AI solutions
• Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, AI Engineer, Data Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Lead Publicis Sapient's Microsoft Center of Excellence globally.
• Define and drive the technical strategy for the Microsoft business.
• Shape complex pursuits, influence innovation, and co‑develop with Microsoft.
• Orchestrate global teams and partner ecosystems to scale solutions across Azure, Data & AI.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

CoE leadership

Senior technical leadership

Azure

Data & AI architecture

Executive communication

Microsoft ecosystem

Tools

Azure Architect certification

AI Engineer

Data Engineer

Job description

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Principal Architect for Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Data & AI) in New York. This externally facing leadership role defines the technical strategy, shapes complex deals, and scales repeatable solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.

You will act as the technical face to clients and Microsoft, driving innovation and co‑selling with Microsoft while leading cross‑functional teams globally.