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# Microsoft Data & AI Architect

- **Company:** Blue Pelican Group
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, SC Clearance, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.bluepelican.com/job/microsoft-data-and-ai-architect-2507/apply.aspx

## About the Role

* Leadership: Proven track record leading enterprise data/AI consulting engagements and driving commercial delivery outcomes.
 * Microsoft Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and the broader Azure ecosystem (Synapse, Databricks, ADF, Purview).
 * AI & Strategy: Practical experience with AI/GenAI use cases, data readiness, governance, and business adoption.
 * Presales & Commercial Acumen: Experience leading solution design, estimation, and executive client presentations.

Desirable Experience

 * Industry experience in Utilities, Government, or Financial Services.
 * Practice-building experience or familiarity with Microsoft partner programmes and co-selling motions.
 * Microsoft certifications (Fabric, Power BI, Azure, AI) or UK security clearance eligibility.

## Description

* Delivery Leadership: Lead major enterprise Data & AI initiatives from strategy through realization; act as trusted adviser and design authority across complex client programmes.
 * Presales & Market Growth: Partner with account leaders to qualify and convert opportunities; design bids and proposals; co-sell alongside Microsoft teams.
 * Practice Building: Define capability roadmaps, mentor high-performing teams (architects, engineers, analysts), and build reusable assets and reference architectures.


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