Manager - Power Platform Architect SME

Avanade Company • Dallas, TX

9d

About The Position

Introduction: As a SME within the ICOE, you will support sales, solutioning and delivery for our regions globally. Primarily, you will be supporting European regions and hence are ideally located within a European time zone. You will support governance, digital modernization, surround and general Power Platform activation projects, including copilot studio and optionally intelligent automation efforts. You will collaborate with the solution evolution lead, the asset team, managed services and the client solutions teams to drive the agenda of Power Platform at Avanade. Keeping your Power Platform and all any related certifications up to date and complete will be required. Your main targets will be utilization based (a combination of BD and chargeable hours). You will be actively supporting our 3 missions in the ICOE: 1) Drive Client Impact 2) Advance our Solutions and LOBs 3) Support Practice Development Come join us: The Power Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME) at manager or Group Manager level is primarily a SME in this space, experienced in Power Platform projects, both as part of presales, and sale engagements, but also experienced in Delivery.  Together we do what matters. What you’ll do: Boost the sales across the globe, but primarily focused on the region within which you are located. Support driving power platform adoption across this region Work closely with the Microsoft Product Team in Redmond to drive innovation. Align with the Client solutions teams, and work cross practises to promote, support and evangelise Power Platform and the associated roadmap, and ensure timely support from Microsoft when required. Skills and experiences: 5+ years working in Power Platform consulting within a large enterprise organization. Solid understanding of the operations and culture at our ATC-I or Off Shore centres Ensure alignment of goals, team (skills) and priorities. Deep knowledge of Power Platform offerings. Ability to have C-level conversation with clients and internal stakeholders and can leverage existing relations in the field, both internal and external (e.g. Microsoft). Deep understanding of Delivery Methodologies . A great place to work: As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity  page. Create a future for our people that focuses on Expanding your thinking Experimenting courageously Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by Empowering every voice Encouraging boldness Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by Amazing the client Prioritizing what matters Acting as one · Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally · Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth · Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you Enjoy your career: Some of the best things about working at Avanade · Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications About you: An effective and compelling communicator with experience of managing clients and stakeholders up to C-Level Able to create and deliver findings and recommendations in a clear and convincing manner. Passionate about trends and technical/industry thought leadership. A proven leader with strong influencing and negotiation capabilities Preferable a Microsoft Global Black Belt Understanding and experience of AI within this field is also a benefit. 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 03/19/2026 and open for at least 3 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. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location Annual Salary Range California 148,000- 175,000 Cleveland 128,000- 152,000 Colorado 128,000- 152,000 District of Columbia 148,000- 175,000 Illinois 143,000- 170,000 Maryland 148,000- 175,000 Massachusetts 148,000- 175,000 Minnesota 143,000- 170,000 New York 156,000- 186,000 New Jersey 128,000- 152,000 Washington 148,000- 175,000 Attachments .

Requirements

• 5+ years working in Power Platform consulting within a large enterprise organization.
• Solid understanding of the operations and culture at our ATC-I or Off Shore centres
• Ensure alignment of goals, team (skills) and priorities.
• Deep knowledge of Power Platform offerings.
• Ability to have C-level conversation with clients and internal stakeholders and can leverage existing relations in the field, both internal and external (e.g. Microsoft).
• Deep understanding of Delivery Methodologies
• An effective and compelling communicator with experience of managing clients and stakeholders up to C-Level
• Able to create and deliver findings and recommendations in a clear and convincing manner.
• Passionate about trends and technical/industry thought leadership.
• A proven leader with strong influencing and negotiation capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Preferable a Microsoft Global Black Belt
• Understanding and experience of AI within this field is also a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Support sales, solutioning and delivery for our regions globally.
• Support governance, digital modernization, surround and general Power Platform activation projects, including copilot studio and optionally intelligent automation efforts.
• Collaborate with the solution evolution lead, the asset team, managed services and the client solutions teams to drive the agenda of Power Platform at Avanade.
• Keeping your Power Platform and all any related certifications up to date and complete will be required.
• Actively supporting our 3 missions in the ICOE: 1) Drive Client Impact 2) Advance our Solutions and LOBs 3) Support Practice Development
• Boost the sales across the globe, but primarily focused on the region within which you are located.
• Support driving power platform adoption across this region
• Work closely with the Microsoft Product Team in Redmond to drive innovation.
• Align with the Client solutions teams, and work cross practises to promote, support and evangelise Power Platform and the associated roadmap, and ensure timely support from Microsoft when required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• a 401(k) plan
• bonus opportunities
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees