Automation Lead; Power Platform

Overview

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.

The Power Platform Lead will serve as a bridge between business and technical teams, enabling scalable digital transformation through automation, AI-driven copilots, and data-driven insights.

• 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.

• 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 Power
  
  FX, SQL, and basic scripting for automation orchestration.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi‑team delivery, managing sprints, and ensuring high‑quality output.

• 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.

• 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)