Technology and Engineering | Full-time 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

Paid holidays (16)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gift matching program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Data & AI) to lead the Microsoft Center of Excellence globally and shape strategic Azure, data, and AI journeys for enterprise clients. This senior, externally facing role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, executive leadership, and client transformation.

You will partner with Microsoft to drive co-innovation, define scalable patterns, and influence deals that deliver measurable business value across

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.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Microsoft Center of Excellence globally, aligning with business strategy.
• Shape and influence complex Microsoft-based pursuits and co-innovation with Microsoft.
• Lead as the technical face of Publicis Sapient to clients and Microsoft, shaping deals and solutions.
• Scale repeatable Azure + Data + AI transformation patterns across engagements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Azure architecture

Data & AI

CoE leadership

Strategic deal shaping

C-suite advisory

Azure Copilot / GenAI

Tools

Copilot

GenAI

Microsoft ecosystem

Enterprise architecture tooling

Job description

Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Data & AI)

Job ID: 2026-151949 | 6021 Connection Drive - 6021 Connection Drive Irving, Texas 75039 United States | Full-time

We 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:

• Data platforms (Fabric, analytics, enterprise data ecosystems)
• 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 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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States