Automation Power Platform Lead (Data&AI)

About the project:

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 Description:

• 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 skills:

• 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)

Languages:

• English: C1 Advanced

What we offer

• Luxoft Training Center (more than 400 professional training programs, the High Performers Club)
• Self-Learning Library
• Internal Mobility (rotation between projects and accounts, new career opportunities)
• Global Relocation
• Mentoring Program (professional career development for leaders)
• Recognition and Evaluation (feedback culture, regular appraisals)
• Professional Communities (join one of our many internal communities: Agile Community, Tech Community, Business Analysis Community, etc.)
• Team Events (take part in the many fun social activities organized by the Luxoft team in Serbia

Luxoft is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We show fairness to all throughout our talent acquisition and management process.