Microsoft Principal Consultant

• Lead customer-facing consulting engagements focused on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, AI adoption, governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Conduct assessments, workshops, and strategic planning sessions for Microsoft technologies, including Teams, SharePoint, Modern Work, and collaboration solutions.
• Deliver Copilot readiness, deployment, governance, and adoption initiatives that help customers maximize the value of AI investments.
• Advise clients on Microsoft licensing, cloud consumption, security, compliance, and cost optimization strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and business leaders, providing recommendations, roadmaps, and technology transformation guidance.
• Support the development and expansion of Aktion’s Microsoft and AI consulting service offerings, methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Microsoft account teams and partner resources to identify funding programs, co-sell opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist sales and delivery teams with solution design, proposal development, executive presentations, and internal knowledge sharing.

• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, or consulting on Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, Security, and Power Platform.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, AI technologies, automation solutions, and business productivity use cases.
• Strong consulting, workshop facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic recommendations, technology roadmaps, and digital transformation plans.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft licensing models, cloud consumption practices, governance, and security frameworks.
• Ability to build relationships with both technical and business stakeholders and translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Microsoft certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, AI, or Copilot, along with experience in a consulting, MSP, VAR, or technology services environment, preferred.

This position offers a competitive salary with a performance based year-end bonus. Aktion Associates offers a comprehensive benefits plan including an employer matching 401k plan.