Global Microsoft Cloud CoE Leader: Azure, Data & AI

Publicis Sapient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

16 paid holidays

Generous parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate gift matching program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Irving, TX is seeking a Microsoft Center of Excellence Lead or Solutions Technical Leader to define and drive the technical strategy for our Microsoft business globally. This senior, externally facing role sits at the intersection of executive technology leadership and Azure, data and AI architecture.

You will shape complex pursuits, partner with Microsoft, and scale repeatable solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, translating technology into business value and commercial

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture, CoE leadership, 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
• Microsoft Technical Expertise - Hands-on depth across: Azure platform (infrastructure, platform services, integration, modernization)
• Data platforms (Fabric, analytics, enterprise data ecosystems)
• AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, AI Studio, ML, Copilot ecosystem)

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical strategy for Publicis Sapient's Microsoft business globally
• Lead the Microsoft Center of Excellence and scale repeatable solutions
• Partner with Microsoft to influence joint solutions and market impact
• Translate technology into business value and commercial outcomes

Skills

Executive technology leadership

Azure architecture

Data architecture

AI architectures

Strategic deal shaping

CoE leadership

C-suite advisory

Tools

Azure

Copilot

AI Studio

Data fabrics

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Irving, TX is seeking a Microsoft Center of Excellence Lead or Solutions Technical Leader to define and drive the technical strategy for our Microsoft business globally. This senior, externally facing role sits at the intersection of executive technology leadership and Azure, data and AI architecture.

You will shape complex pursuits, partner with Microsoft, and scale repeatable solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, translating technology into business value and commercial