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

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$200,000–$270,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Channel Strategies, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Experience, Data Science, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Financial Services, Healthcare, IP (Internet Protocol), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Kernel Programming, Leadership, Matching Gift Programs, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Partner Sales, Pattern Matching, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Pre-Sales, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Design, Prototyping, Publications, Rapid Prototyping, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Risk, Sales, Scalable System Development, Security Infrastructure, Solution Sales, Startup, Storytelling, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Thought Leadership

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

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.

Job Description

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

What You'll Own :

CoE Leadership & Technical Strategy

Lead the Microsoft Center of Excellence, defining technical vision across Azure, Data, AI, and Copilot
Establish a clear, differentiated POV aligned to Microsoft priorities and solution plays
Represent Publicis Sapient in CxO-level conversations and strategic Microsoft engagements

Strategic Deal Shaping & Commercial Impact

Lead technical strategy for large, complex, multi-million-dollar transformation deals
Shape solution architecture, win themes, and technical differentiation in priority pursuits
Translate Microsoft platform capabilities into clear business outcomes and commercial value
Drive alignment between architecture decisions and Azure consumption, platform adoption, and client ROI

Enterprise Architecture - Microsoft Intelligent Cloud

Define and guide enterprise architectures across:
- Azure (IaaS, PaaS, containers, integration, modernization)
- Data Platforms (Microsoft Fabric, analytics ecosystems)
- AI & Copilot (Azure OpenAI, AI Studio, ML, Copilot stack)
- Agentic AI frameworks (Copilot Studio, Semantic Kernel)
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized
Establish reference architectures, reusable patterns, and architecture decision frameworks
Validate high-risk designs through hands-on prototyping and POCs

Global V-Team Orchestration

Orchestrate cross-functional v-teams across sales, engineering, delivery, partners, and Microsoft stakeholders
Operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment, leading without formal authority
Align regional and global teams around technical strategy, execution, and outcomes

Innovation & "First-of" Solution Leadership

Lead first-of-their-kind and high-ambiguity transformation programs
Co-innovate with Microsoft and clients to bring emerging technologies into production
Build rapid prototypes and differentiated demos to accelerate decision-making
Convert innovative work into repeatable assets and scalable offerings

Co-Sell, Solution Plays & Scalable IP

Build co-sell-ready, repeatable solutions aligned to Microsoft solution areas and solution plays
Develop scalable offerings that drive joint pipeline, revenue growth, and market differentiation
Create reusable IP, accelerators, demo libraries, and reference architectures
Ensure alignment to Microsoft GTM motions and ecosystem priorities

Microsoft Ecosystem Leadership

Build deep relationships across Microsoft sales, partner, customer success, and engineering teams
Align to Microsoft priorities, co-sell motions, and industry solution plays
Provide field insight to influence Microsoft product direction and innovation
Represent client needs in joint Microsoft engagements

Internal Technical Leadership

Act as the technical "north star" across sales, pre-sales, and engineering
Elevate capabilities across Azure architecture, AI solutioning, and modern engineering practices
Coach teams to build scalable, differentiated, and executable solutions

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

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself. 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 hiring@publicis.sapient.com. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

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