.As a Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI, you will play a crucial role in enabling customers to achieve their goals through strategic investments in Microsoft technology. Leveraging your experience in Azure or Data & AI solutions, you will lead technical discussions with customers, guiding them to extract maximum value from their Microsoft investments and identifying solutions to overcome challenges hindering the success of their data and AI projects. This opportunity provides a platform for accelerating your career growth, refining technical and collaborative skills, and deepening your proficiency in cloud technologies.Microsoft's overarching mission is to empower every person and organization globally to achieve more. As part of our team, you will contribute to this mission with a growth mindset, innovative thinking, and collaborative efforts. Our daily endeavors align with values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.We are actively seeking Solution Architects - Data & AI to join our represented and inclusive teams in Microsoft Industry Solutions, supporting our largest customers in the enterprise segment and regulated industries.The role offers flexibility, enabling you to work up to 50% from home, with travel percentages varying according to the specific role requirements. Join us in shaping the future of data and AI solutions at Microsoft.Responsibilities Understanding Customer/Partner Technical EnvironmentGathers customer/partner insights from a broad range of stakeholders as well as the main business sponsor to shape and form both the definition (presales) and ongoing execution of projects (delivery). Anticipates industry trends (customer industry verticals, information technology [IT] industry). Leverages insights to influence long-term technology strategy and influences others to focus and adapt business models, plans, and solutions to key insights.Works with customer/partner stakeholders (e.G., Enterprise Architects, Security Team, Development Team, Operations Team) and business sponsor to socialize both the business solution and the project approach to determine if changes are needed to the business solution. Where the cost of change is accepted by the customer, shares this feedback with the project team and the broader account team to make the necessary adjustments using mechanisms such as updating the solution approach and projected costs in presales and change requests in delivery. Uses broad patterns of feedback to develop strategic and actionable insights and presents a compelling business case to program managers that influences product roadmaps and decision making. Contributes to Microsoft-centric operations and cadences to align with customer feedback
