AI Workplace Solution Architect (Microsoft 365 & AI)

Bearing Point is one of Europe's leading independent, partner led technology services and business consulting organisations and a highly regarded strategic partner for our clients.

This is a great opportunity to join Bearing Point at a pivotal moment of growth and investment and be part of a community of like‑minded consultants.

We are proud to operate as a \"boutique style\" cohort of inspired and passionate experts in our field with focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

Bearing Point is looking for an experienced AI Workplace Solution Architect (M365 and AI) to own the end-to-end design of secure, AI-enabled Microsoft 365 environments for our clients.

This is a senior client‑facing consulting role focused on solution architecture, Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent platforms, data and security architecture, and technical assurance across multi‑workload transformation projects.

• Role & Responsibilities
• Architecture & Solution Design
• Own the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft 365 and AI workplace projects, covering Share Point Online, Teams, Exchange Online, One Drive, Entra ID, and the Power Platform.
• Define target‑state designs, reference architectures, and migration roadmaps that move clients from legacy platforms onto Microsoft 365 with an AI‑ready information architecture.
• Design Copilot and agent solutions, including grounding data strategy, retrieval patterns, Copilot Studio agents, and integration with line‑of‑business systems through Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and Graph QL.
• Security, Compliance & AI Governance
• Architect data protection and compliance across Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, records management, insider risk, and audit.
• Define AI governance frameworks covering Copilot licensing, access control, oversharing remediation, and responsible AI usage.
• Set architectural standards for identity, conditional access, tenant configuration, and cross‑tenant or multi‑tenant operating models.
• Technical Assurance & Delivery Leadership
• Act as design authority across delivery teams, reviewing solutions for security, scalability, performance, and cost.
• Own technical risk, dependency, and interdependency management across workstreams, and escalates clearly to project leadership.
• Mentor engineers and consultants, and set development, deployment, and documentation standards using Azure Dev Ops.
• Client Engagement & Advisory
• Lead architecture workshops, design authority boards, and executive briefings, translating technical decisions into business outcomes.
• Support pre‑sales by shaping solution approaches, effort estimates, and technical responses to client requirements.
• Contribute to internal reference architectures and reusable assets for future client engagements.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years in Microsoft 365 and collaboration platform delivery, including at least 3 years in a solution architecture or design authority role.
• Proven track record architecting Share Point Online, Teams, Exchange Online, One Drive, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps, and in Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls.
• Hands‑on architectural experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI Desktop) and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Proven expertise in Languages; Power Shell, Pn P, Python (for AI scripting), Java Script, C#, JSON, Power Query (DAX), and experience with REST APIs and Graph QL for integrating AI services.

Databases; Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft SQL, My SQL, and experience with AI‑driven data analytics.

• Experience designing cross‑tenant migration, automation, and multi‑tenant environments.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.
• Preferred Skills
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio agent development, and Azure AI services integrated with Microsoft 365.
• Experience producing reference architectures, design authority artefacts, and technical assurance documentation in a consulting environment.
• Familiarity with Azure landing zones, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure Dev Ops.
• Microsoft certifications (MS-900, MS-700, MS-102, SC-100, AZ-305, AI-102) are a plus.

Why work for us?

Bearing Point provides ahighly competitive and flexible benefits packagedesigned to support employee well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance.

This includesprivate health and dental insurance, pension contributions, annual bonuses, gym membership support, professional subscriptions, paid maternity and paternity leave, income protection, nursery workplace benefits and many more.

• Plus, We Offer
• Professional development: In order to aid career progression, you will be provided with the opportunity to attend exclusive business courses to help accelerate professional and network growth.
• Being part of a team with an entrepreneurial spirit that values stewardship and developing both our people and future generations.

We want someone to seize the opportunity to drive us forward in directions that are meaningful to them and our clients

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

For further information, please see Bearing Point's careers website.

Diversity

Bearing Point is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong.

Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business.

We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background.

In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met.

We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.

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