Project description We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Lead to architect, implement, and govern the enterprise-wide automation and low-code initiatives using Microsoft's Power Platform ecosystem (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Dataverse). The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end automation delivery, defining fitment and adoption strategy, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technology solutions. This role demands a blend of technical depth, leadership maturity, and stakeholder engagement skills to transform automation practices across the organization. Responsibilities Automation Architecture & Platform Leadership Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade automation solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. Define and enforce Power Platform governance, solution design principles, and environment strategies. Oversee implementation of Dataverse data models, connectors, and integration logic for cross-system workflows. Manage lifecycle of Power Platform solutions from ideation to productionization, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance. Enterprise Integration & Fitment Definition Lead fitment assessment discussions for new business process automation use cases. Evaluate system interdependencies and define integration architecture between Power Platform, ERP, CRM, and custom applications. Collaborate with enterprise architects to establish integration patterns leveraging APIs, Microsoft Graph, and Azure connectors. Drive adoption of Copilot Studio agents for conversational automation and AI-based process augmentation. Leadership & Delivery Management Lead cross-functional low-code development teams, ensuring technical quality and delivery efficiency. Define delivery frameworks, reusable components, and best practices for citizen and professional developers. Mentor team members on design, reusability, and governance across environments (Dev, Test, Prod). Act as the technical authority and escalation point for Power Platform development challenges. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership Engage with business stakeholders to translate process requirements into technical automation blueprints. Facilitate workshops and design sessions to identify automation opportunities and evaluate ROI. Communicate solution strategies and progress to executive and business sponsors. Ensure alignment of Power Platform strategy with organizational digital transformation roadmap. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote AI-infused automation, leveraging Microsoft Copilot and AI Builder capabilities. Identify opportunities to optimize cost, performance, and maintainability of solutions. Stay abreast of Microsoft Power Platform roadmap and integrate emerging features proactively. Foster a culture of reusability and low-code enablement across business functions. Skills Must have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline. 10+ years of overall experience in application development and 5+ years in Power Platform technical lead position. Proven expertise in Microsoft Power Platform — Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, and Copilot Studio. Strong understanding of automation fitment, governance frameworks, and Center of Excellence (CoE) models. Hands-on experience integrating Power Platform with SharePoint, Azure, SQL Server, and enterprise systems (Oracle/CRM). Proficiency in PowerFX, SQL, and basic scripting for automation orchestration. Demonstrated experience in leading multi-team delivery, managing sprints, and ensuring high-quality output. Nice to have Strong stakeholder management and executive communication. Ability to bridge business needs with technology capabilities. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills. Strategic thinker with a delivery-focused mindset. Proven leadership in team mentorship and talent development Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600) Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer (PL-400) Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) Other Languages English: C1 Advanced Seniority Lead