Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Position Description:

Our Intelligent Process Automation (“IPA”) practice is seeking a team member that brings domain expertise in the Microsoft suite, a passion for delivering excellence for clients and an ability to develop solutions for clients that enable them to achieve their goals. This role provides an opportunity to join a large global practice that continues to grow at an accelerated pace to meet both market and client demands. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to connect solutions and offerings together to provide transformative thinking for clients and deliver solutions that will accelerate digital journeys for some of the biggest companies in the world. We are seeking a seasoned Microsoft Power Platform Architect, who can lead the practice content positioning in the Microsoft Power Platform space as well as lead the design and implementation of cognitive automation solutions across industries leveraging Microsoft technologies. You will succeed in this role if you are passionate about working with clients to develop solutions to help them drive efficiencies, modernize their operations and be at the forefront of digital change.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to provide oversight as well as set up the Microsoft Power Platform environments and related technologies
• Establish technical governance, define standards and frameworks to manage tenants, environments, users, COE Kits, and drive best practices
• Lead practice content positioning, amplifying service offerings across internal stakeholders
• Support content creation for presales activities in Microsoft Power Platform, including client presentations and solutioning.
• Develop and support technology roadmap and solution offerings that incorporate advancements in the technology stack and incorporate new enhancements into practice positioning.
• Lead technical assessments for clients looking to shift their digital productivity technology stack
• Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT) and production deployments
• Lead implementation and migration projects, leveraging a global delivery team and coordinating with business and client stakeholders
• Guide teams in identifying technical risk early in the process and identify opportunities for scaling and hardening processes to provide higher impact for clients
• Establish communication monitoring and support methodologies for clients

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Preferred 10 years of hands-on experience on at least one of the programming languages (e.g. .Net, Java, VB, C#/C, HTML/CSS, Python, Web Services, mainframe, web applications, SQL, data integration tools, technical automation tools)
• Must have 2+ years of experience as a Microsoft Power Platform architect and have successfully led implementations of Microsoft Power Platform programs
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform components – Power Automate Desktop, Power Automate Cloud Flow, AI Builder, Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse, Virtual Agent/Copilot etc.
• Experience implementing solutions using Azure AI services
• Familiarity with LLM frameworks and Gen AI programming is a plus
• Knowledge in data sciences and data analytics, and utilization of machine learning algorithms in automation is preferred
• Delivery management experience in leading large global implementations
• Strong program management skills with attention to detail to ensure onetime execution for clients
• Demonstrated strength in developing client relationships, managing outcomes, and driving results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to blend the practitioner experience with clear presentation skills to support impactful client discussions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and highly-matrixed environment
• Willing to travel to client location as per engagement requirement

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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