AI & Power Platform Lead - #1799461

The AI & Power Platform Lead is a key senior role reporting to the Head of Delivery, responsible for the strategy, leadership, and growth of Changing Social’s Copilot and Power Platform practice. As a Principal Consultant, this is a hybrid player-coach role combining thought leadership, team development, technical delivery, and pre-sales expertise.

You’ll lead a team of Power Platform consultants, provide hands-on solution architecture, and help shape client strategies to unlock the transformative potential of AI and Power Platform. You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and PMO, to position Changing Social as the Microsoft Partner of choice for AI Workplace Transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the strategy for Copilot, Power Platform, and AI-led transformation across key client engagements.
• Act as lead architect in complex projects involving Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and custom connectors.
• Shape and contribute to scalable frameworks, IP, and governance models for low-code and AI adoption.
  
  

Team Development

• Line manage and coach a team of Power Platform consultants, supporting personal development and technical growth.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and recruitment with support from People Ops.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture that reflects Changing Social’s POP and LOVE values.
  
  

Customer Engagement & Delivery

• Lead discovery workshops, solution design, Proof-of-Concepts, and project delivery engagements.
• Engage a wide range of stakeholders (from exec sponsors to technical teams) with confidence, clarity, and empathy.
• Ensure the technical robustness, scalability, and security of all delivered solutions.
  
  

Sales & Pre-Sales

• Work alongside the Sales team to qualify opportunities, shape proposals, and present compelling business cases.
• Contribute to bid responses, statements of work, and solution pitch decks.
• Participate in Go-To-Market planning and represent the practice in cross-functional strategic initiatives.
  
  

Thought Leadership & Influence

• Represent Changing Social at Microsoft and partner events.
• Actively contribute to the Microsoft ecosystem through webinars, community talks, and co-sell engagements.
• Help customers and internal teams understand the evolving role of AI in the workplace.
  
  

Experience

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, or solution architecture roles.
• 5+ years of Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Automate, BI, Pages, Copilot Studio).
• Proven experience leading AI or automation projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong customer-facing consulting skills, with a focus on solution storytelling and value articulation.
  
  

Expertise

• Deep understanding of Microsoft 365, Dataverse, Azure integration, and Microsoft AI tooling (e.g. Azure OpenAI, AI Builder).
• Experience implementing CoE, ALM, and DLP best practices in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 CE (Sales, Customer Service, Field Service) is advantageous.
  
  

Certifications – Strongly Preferred

• PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals (Required)
• PL-200 – Power Platform Functional Consultant (Required)
• PL-400 – Power Platform Developer
• PL-600 – Power Platform Solution Architect
• AI-102 – Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution (Desirable)
  
  

Why Join Changing Social?

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are on an exciting journey of growth that offers huge potential for ambitious and likeminded people. Changing Social has ambitious plans for the future. We aim to expand our team substantially in the coming years, having grown 70% over the past 12 months, with growth plans to hit a head count of 200 over the next three to five years.

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach where necessary.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave per calendar year, excluding Bank Holidays, with an additional day for each year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Additional Leave: Gain an additional day of leave for each year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Annual Leave Carry Over: Carry over up to 5 days of unused annual leave to the next year.
• Salary Sacrifice Options: Take advantage of cycle-to-work and tech purchasing options.
• Festive Period: Business closure for a week during the festive period in December.
• Bank Holidays: Flexibility to work over bank/public holidays if desired or required, with time taken back on a subsequent day.
• Pension Scheme: 3% employer contribution to a 5% employee contribution.
• Flexible Working: Manage your own time to improve work-life balance and facilitate managing international time zones.
  
  

Additional Benefits

Health and Wellbeing:

• UK Health Cash Plan
• My Mind Pal Wellbeing App
• Gym Discounts
• Menopause Support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Financial Security

• Bravo Perks: Points schemes and vouchers.
• Bravo Hub: Access to discount codes.
• Financial Wellbeing Tools: Budget planners, money-saving tools, and financial education resources.
  
  

Personal Development

• Paid Microsoft Training and Certifications: Enhance your professional skills with company-sponsored training.