Manager, Power Platform & Modern Front‑End Engineering

rsm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM seeks a Manager, Power Platform & Modern Front‑End Engineering to lead enterprise‑grade solutions that blend low‑code Power Platform with modern front‑end stacks like React, Angular, and Next.js. You will mentor teams, set technical direction, and ensure delivery excellence across client engagements.

You will drive architecture reviews, guide AI‑assisted development, and partner with architects to deliver scalable, secure solutions while growing your people and shaping the practice's

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in application development or solution delivery.
• Strong experience with modern front‑end technologies, including React (required), Angular and/or Next.js (preferred).
• Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, and modern UI patterns.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring development teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of solutions leveraging Power Apps (Model‑Driven, Canvas, Power Pages), Power Automate, Dataverse, and Dynamics 365.
• Guide teams in integrating Power Platform solutions with modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Next.js) and Azure‑hosted services.
• Establish architectural patterns for frontend extensibility, API‑based integrations, and secure, scalable deployments.
• Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development (e.g., Copilot, code generation, system analysis) to accelerate delivery and improve quality.
• Review designs, code, and solutions to ensure they meet enterprise standards for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Manage and mentor a team of Power Platform and front‑end developers; provide technical coaching on modern JavaScript frameworks and Power Platform best practices.

Skills

React

Angular

Next.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST APIs

UI patterns

Leadership

Communication

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

Azure

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

Azure

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

We are seeking a Manager, Power Platform & Modern Front‑End Engineering to lead the delivery and evolution of enterprise‑grade solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform, with a strong emphasis on modern front‑end technology stacks such as React, Angular, and Next.js.

This role sits at the intersection of low‑code acceleration and modern web engineering. You will be responsible for guiding teams that build scalable, user‑centric applications by combining Power Platform capabilities with contemporary front‑end frameworks, Azure services, and AI‑assisted development practices.

The ideal candidate is both a hands‑on technical leader and a people manager, comfortable setting direction, reviewing architecture, mentoring developers, and ensuring delivery excellence across client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

Lead the design and delivery of solutions leveraging:

• Power Apps (Model‑Driven, Canvas, Power Pages)
• Power Automate
• Dataverse
• Dynamics 365

Guide teams in integrating Power Platform solutions with modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Next.js) and Azure‑hosted services.

Establish architectural patterns for:

• Front‑end extensibility
• API‑based integrations
• Secure and scalable deployments

Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development (e.g., Copilot, code generation, system analysis) to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Review designs, code, and solutions to ensure they meet enterprise standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

People & Team Leadership

Manage and mentor a team of Power Platform and front‑end developers.

• Provide technical coaching on:
  • Modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Power Platform best practices
  • Blended low‑code / pro‑code solutions

Support staffing, utilization, and skills development across your team.

Partner with Architects and team leads to ensure consistent delivery quality and technical alignment.

Client Engagement & Solution Strategy

Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, helping them:

• Understand when Power Platform is the right fit
• Blend Power Platform with custom front‑end solutions where appropriate
• Lead technical discovery, solution shaping, and early prototyping efforts

Communicate tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Ensure client solutions are built with long‑term scalability and maintainability in mind.

Practice & Capability Growth

Contribute to the evolution of Power Platform accelerators, reusable components, and delivery standards.

Help shape governance, ALM, and DevOps practices for Power Platform + front‑end solutions.

Stay current with emerging trends in:

• Power Platform
• Modern front‑end frameworks
• Azure and AI‑enabled development

Share learnings across the practice to elevate overall capability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in application development or solution delivery.
• Strong experience with modern front‑end technologies, including:
  • React (required)
  • Angular and/or Next.js (preferred)
  • Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, and modern UI patterns.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring development teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Experience integrating Power Platform with custom front‑end applications and Azure services.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 customization and extension.
• Familiarity with Azure services (Functions, App Services, API Management).
• Experience with CI/CD and ALM for Power Platform and web applications.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools and practices.
• Consulting or client‑facing delivery experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Teams deliver faster by effectively combining Power Platform and modern front‑end stacks.
• Solutions are scalable, maintainable, and architecturally sound.
• Developers are growing in both low‑code and pro‑code skillsets.
• Clients view the team as strategic partners, not just implementers.
• The practice continues to lead-not react‑as technology and delivery models evolve.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefi