Senior Data & AI Change Lead: Copilot Adoption

Want to drive customer value with AI and turn your ideas into human impact? So do we.

Location:

Germany

• Lead and oversee the delivery of strategic AI governance, change management, and adoption efforts for AI transformation programs, with a strong focus on Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Cowork.
• Develop and implement agentic governance strategies, enterprise change strategies, communication plans, and training programs tailored to AI transformation needs.
• Manage and mentor consultants and workstream leads across multiple client engagements.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and engagement across business and technical teams, including executive-level sponsors.
• Define and operationalize agentic governance programs that drive real business impact.
• Partner with program leadership to ensure AI governance and adoption is integrated into delivery plans and aligned with business outcomes.
• Guide clients in the adoption of emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Cowork, as part of transformation programs.
• Lead the creation and refinement of AI adoption methodologies, tools, and assets to support scalable delivery.
• Contribute to business development efforts by shaping workforce transformation strategies in proposals, solutioning, and client conversations.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders to support program success and long-term transformation.
• Apply design thinking and human-centered approaches to change planning and solution design.
• Navigate ambiguity and adapt change strategies to dynamic client environments and evolving program needs.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation within the OCM team.

• Demonstrated experience in management consulting, preferably with a global firm.
• Minimum 8–10 years in client‑facing change management roles, with at least 2 years leading transformation programs with governance and change management elements.
• Deep expertise and project experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, including large‑scale rollouts.
• Expertise in key business functions to translate AI adoption efforts into function‑focused AI adoption efforts.
• Experience integrating AI tools and agents (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) into change management delivery.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform and measure change impacts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level storytelling and facilitation.
• Comfortable navigating complex, matrixed environments and working across business and technical domains.
• Demonstrated ability to apply design thinking and human‑centered approaches to change planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with broader Microsoft ecosystem tools.
• Contribute to business development and expand Avanade’s presence with existing clients.
• Willingness to travel within North America (up to 50–75%).

• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Certification(s) in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci).
• Certification(s) in M365 and AI fundamentals (e.g., Power Platform, Copilot).

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