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

Qualifications

• 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

  Benefits

  • Flexible vacation policy
  • 16 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Gross parental leave and new parent transition program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Corporate gift matching program

  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