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Introduction
The Copilot Studio Technical Lead is responsible for leading enterprise clients through the strategy, design, architecture, governance, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Copilot Studio solutions, serving as a trusted advisor who bridges technical expertise with strategic business outcomes. This role combines deep AI and Power Platform knowledge with consulting leadership to help organizations responsibly integrate intelligent copilots across their Microsoft 365, Azure, and enterprise digital ecosystems.
Come Join Us
Join Avanade's AI Workforce practice and be at the forefront of enterprise AI transformation — architecting the next generation of intelligent Copilot solutions on Microsoft's most cutting-edge technologies. This is your opportunity to shape how global organizations adopt AI at scale, working alongside world-class practitioners on engagements that truly matter.
What you'll do
Solution Architecture & Design
Lead end-to-end architecture of Copilot Studio solutions including copilots, plugins, connectors, data sources, and governance frameworks
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architectures using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure services, and Microsoft 365
Lead AI use case assessment and platform fit analysis across Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Power Platform, and related enterprise tools
Design conversational flows, orchestration logic, and integration patterns for enterprise copilots
Define data models, lifecycle policies, and environment strategies using Dataverse and Azure resources
Establish architecture patterns that balance business value, technical feasibility, security, compliance, and operational readiness
Deployment & Implementation
Lead technical implementation across development, testing, deployment, and operationalization
Configure Copilot Studio environments, connectors, authentication, and integration endpoints
Build and deploy plugins, custom connectors, and automation using Power Automate, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management
Establish CI/CD pipelines, ALM processes, and environment governance for Copilot solutions
Support production readiness by defining testing approach, monitoring needs, escalation paths, and documentation.
Client Engagement & Leadership
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and roadmap planning with business and technical stakeholders
Advise clients on AI adoption, responsible AI practices, and enterprise governance models
Lead delivery teams, manage workstreams, and ensure high-quality deliverables
Communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences with clarity and confidence
Serve as the bridge between business users, IT, security, data owners, platform teams, and engineering teams to move ideas from concept to approved implementation
Security, Compliance & Responsible AI
Define enterprise Copilot Studio operating models, including intake, triage, approval workflows, environment strategy, connector governance, DLP alignment, lifecycle management, and production readiness criteria
Implement identity, access, and data governance controls using Entra ID, Dataverse, and Microsoft 365
Ensure copilots adhere to responsible AI, privacy, and compliance requirements
Conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and architectural validation
Partner with client security, compliance, legal, platform, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are approved, supportable, and aligned to enterprise AI standards
Help clients define what copilots should and should not do, including boundaries for autonomous actions, human-in-the-loop review, sensitive data access, and system-of-record updates
Operational Readiness & Change Management
Support user adoption, training, and operational readiness activities
Develop documentation, runbooks, and governance artifacts
Partner with change management teams to ensure successful rollout and sustained usage
Define adoption measures, usage reporting, feedback loops, and continuous improvement processes to help clients move beyond pilot/demo efforts into sustainable enterprise adoption
Thought Leadership & Practice Development
Contribute to Avanade's AI and Power Platform communities through reusable assets, accelerators, and best practices
Mentor junior consultants and support capability development across the practice
Stay current with Microsoft AI innovations and emerging technologies
Support internal offering development by contributing lessons learned, delivery patterns, governance templates, and client-ready accelerators
Strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and enterprise AI solution design, with the ability to lead complex client conversations with confidence.
Passionate about emerging AI technologies and committed to responsible, ethical AI practices
Skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts for non-technical and executive audiences
Collaborative mindset with an unwavering focus on client success and delivering measurable outcomes
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning
Holds or actively pursuing relevant Microsoft certifications including AI-102, PL-600, and AZ-305, demonstrating a commitment to technical excellence
Demonstrated track record of delivering AI and Power Platform solutions in complex enterprise environments, from initial strategy through to sustained adoption
Comfortable operating at the intersection of advisory, architecture, governance, delivery leadership, and hands-on technical validation
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Skills & Experiences
Core Technical Skills
Microsoft Copilot Studio (Copilot design, plugin development, orchestration, conversational AI)
Prompt Engineering (capable of writing instructions, setting agent personas, and defining AI behavior)
Power Platform design and development: Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse
Power Platform and Copilot Studio Governance
Azure services: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Cognitive Services (nice to have)
Microsoft 365 integration
Custom connector and plugin development
Understanding of enterprise security, identity, access management, monitoring, logging, and operational support needs for AI-enabled solutions
Delivery & Architecture
Scalable and secure enterprise solution architecture
CI/CD pipelines and ALM processes for Power Platform and Copilot solutions
Environment governance, lifecycle management, and ALM strategies
Dataverse data modeling and environment strategy design
API integration patterns including OAuth 2.0, Entra ID, and enterprise authentication
Ability to assess when Copilot Studio is the right fit versus Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Power Automate, Power Apps, or other enterprise platforms
Consulting & Business Skills
Client engagement, workshop facilitation, and discovery leadership
Responsible AI advisory and enterprise AI governance
Agile delivery methodologies and project workstream management
Change management, user adoption, and organizational readiness
Executive communication and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior stakeholders
Stakeholder management and consulting leadership across cross-functional teams
Key Success Metrics
Number of enterprise Copilot Studio solutions successfully designed and deployed
Copilot adoption and user engagement rates post-deployment
Security and compliance adherence across all delivered solutions
Client delivery quality and satisfaction scores
Reusable assets, accelerators, and best practices contributed to the practice
Certifications attained: AI-102, PL-600, AZ-305, SC-300, PL-700 series, and other Copilot and Power Platform aligned certifications as applicable
Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 10/12/26 and open for at least 30 days.
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
