Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud (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

Role OverviewWe are hiring a Microsoft Center of Excellence Lead or a Solutions Technical Leader to define and drive the technical strategy for our Microsoft business globally.

Job DescriptionRole OverviewWe are hiring a Microsoft Center of Excellence Lead or a Solutions Technical Leader to define and drive the technical strategy for our Microsoft business globally. This is a senior, externally facing leadership role at the intersection of:

• Executive technology leadership
• Azure, Data, and AI architecture
• Strategic deal shaping and co-innovation with Microsoft

You will act as the technical face of Publicis Sapient to clients and Microsoft, shaping complex pursuits, influencing innovation, and scaling repeatable solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Qualifications

What You Bring :

Experience

• 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)

Track record delivering:

• Enterprise-scale cloud architectures
• Production-grade AI solutions
• Scalable, repeatable solution patterns

Commercial & Executive Capability

• Ability to translate technology into business value, commercial outcomes, and platform growth
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills
• Experience linking technical strategy to client transformation and Microsoft ecosystem growth

Leadership Profile

• Strong cross-industry perspective with pattern recognition and reuse
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and pioneer new solution spaces
• Proven experience orchestrating global teams and partner ecosystems

Preferred Differentiators

• Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, AI Engineer, Data Engineer)
• Established relationships across the Microsoft ecosystem
• Experience with Copilot, GenAI, and agentic AI architectures
• Proven track record building scalable IP and co-sell solutions
• Thought leadership across events, publications, or industry forums
• Industry depth in Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, Energy, or Telecom

Why This Role

• Lead and scale Publicis Sapient’s Microsoft Center of Excellence globally
• Operate as a senior technical leader shaping strategy, deals, and innovation
• Partner directly with Microsoft to influence joint solutions and market impact
• Build the next generation of Azure + Data + AI + Copilot-driven enterprise transformation

Additional Information

Pay Range: $200,000 - $270,000

Benefits of working here: Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued 16 paid holidays throughout the year Generous parental leave and new parent transition program Tuition reimbursement Corporate gift matching program

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a global digital transformation partner that, for more than 30 years, has guided some of the world s largest organisations toward a digitally enabled future, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and Data problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of Next.

Our teams combine deep industry expertise with our SPEED capabilities, Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data & AI to tackle the biggest challenges clients are facing today. This is where transformation stops being a buzzword and becomes measurable outcomes for millions of members.

Our 20,000+ professionals in 70 offices worldwide combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses by designing the products and services their customers truly value. Our people are problem-solvers and collaborators, leveraging human ingenuity and AI-driven tools to drive innovation.

Our 20,000+ professionals in 70 offices worldwide combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses by designing the products and services their customers truly value. Our people are problem-solvers and collaborators, leveraging human ingenuity and AI-driven tools to drive innovation.

As a strategic Microsoft partner, we co-innovate to deliver enterprise-scale transformation across the Microsoft Intelligent Cloud, spanning Azure, Data, AI, Security, and Copilot platforms.