Associate Manager, AI Workforce Architect

AI Workforce Architect Avanade is looking for an experienced AI Workforce Architect, at the Manager level, who thrives on designing and leading enterprise scale Power Platform and Copilot solutions.

This is a hands on, advisory role where you will own end to end solution architecture—shaping secure, scalable, and responsible AI powered experiences that enable how work gets done. Success in this role means partnering closely with business, IT, security, and delivery teams to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions, while guiding governance, integration, and operational readiness across Avanade’s Power Platform and AI initiatives.

• Architect and lead end‑to‑end Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio.
• Design scalable, secure architectures covering environments, integrations, data, identity, and operations.
• Lead Copilot and AI solution design, ensuring responsible AI, compliance, and appropriate use of automation vs. AI.
• Define and enforce governance, security, and ALM strategies across enterprise Power Platform environments.
• Design resilient integrations using Power Platform, Azure services, APIs, and custom connectors.
• Guide teams on low‑code and pro‑code extensibility, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor—leading solution workshops, contributing to delivery planning, and translating business needs into practical technical solutions.

• 5–7 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and M365.
• Proven expertise architecting end‑to‑end Copilot Studio solutions, including orchestration, integrations, environments, and ALM.
• Strong solution architecture background, including leading workshops, producing HLD/LLD artifacts, and supporting delivery planning.
• Hands‑on experience with Power Platform governance, security, and compliance (DLP, identity, access controls, and auditing).
• Solid understanding of enterprise AI risk, privacy, and responsible AI practices for Copilot‑based solutions.
• Ability to balance deep technical execution with advisory engagement for both technical and executive stakeholders.

• Experience designing integrations using Power Automate, APIs, custom connectors, or Azure services.
• Background supporting regulated or compliance driven environments.
• Experience defining operational models, monitoring strategies, and post go‑live support/runbooks.

• You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
• You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
• You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
• You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
• You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications).
• Real‑time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth.
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.

Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

• Toronto: $144,800 - $171,950
• Calgary: $144,800 - $171,950
• Vancouver: $144,800 - $171,950
• Ottawa: $144,800 - $171,950
• Montreal: $131,636 - $156,318

Avanade advances the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential.