AI Workplace Solution Architect (Microsoft 365 & AI)

AI Workplace Solution Architect (Microsoft 365 & AI) BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent, partner led technology services and business consulting organisations and a highly regarded strategic partner for our clients. This is a great opportunity to join BearingPoint at a pivotal moment of growth and investment and be part of a community of like-minded consultants. We are proud to operate as a “boutique style” cohort of inspired and passionate experts in our field with focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success. BearingPoint is looking for an experienced AI Workplace Solution Architect (M365 and AI) to own the end-to-end design of secure, AI-enabled Microsoft 365 environments for our clients. This is a senior client-facing consulting role focused on solution architecture, Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent platforms, data and security architecture, and technical assurance across multi-workload transformation projects. Role & Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Own the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft 365 and AI workplace projects, covering SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, and the Power Platform. Define target-state designs, reference architectures, and migration roadmaps that move clients from legacy platforms onto Microsoft 365 with an AI-ready information architecture. Design Copilot and agent solutions, including grounding data strategy, retrieval patterns, Copilot Studio agents, and integration with line-of-business systems through Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Security, Compliance & AI Governance Architect data protection and compliance across Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, records management, insider risk, and audit. Define AI governance frameworks covering Copilot licensing, access control, oversharing remediation, and responsible AI usage. Set architectural standards for identity, conditional access, tenant configuration, and cross-tenant or multi-tenant operating models. Technical Assurance & Delivery Leadership Act as design authority across delivery teams, reviewing solutions for security, scalability, performance, and cost. Own technical risk, dependency, and interdependency management across workstreams, and escalate clearly to project leadership. Mentor engineers and consultants, and set development, deployment, and documentation standards using Azure DevOps. Client Engagement & Advisory Lead architecture workshops, design authority boards, and executive briefings, translating technical decisions into business outcomes. Support pre-sales by shaping solution approaches, effort estimates, and technical responses to client requirements. Contribute to internal reference architectures and reusable assets for future client engagements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field. 10+ years in Microsoft 365 and collaboration platform delivery, including at least 3 years in a solution architecture or design authority role. Proven track record architecting SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory at enterprise scale. Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps, and in Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls. Hands-on architectural experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI Desktop) and Microsoft Dataverse. Proven expertise in Languages; PowerShell, PnP, Python (for AI scripting), JavaScript, C#, JSON, Power Query (DAX), and experience with REST APIs and GraphQL for integrating AI services. Databases; Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and experience with AI-driven data analytics. Experience designing cross-tenant migration, automation, and multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills. Preferred Skills Advanced expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio agent development, and Azure AI services integrated with Microsoft 365. Experience producing reference architectures, design authority artefacts, and technical assurance documentation in a consulting environment. Familiarity with Azure landing zones, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Microsoft certifications (MS-900, MS-700, MS-102, SC-100, AZ-305, AI-102) are a plus. Why work for us? BearingPoint provides a highly competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well-being, career development, and work-life balance. This includes private health and dental insurance, pension contributions, annual bonuses, gym membership support, professional subscriptions, paid maternity and paternity leave, income protection, nursery workplace benefits and many more. Plus, we offer: Professional development: In order to aid career progression, you will be provided with the opportunity to attend exclusive business courses to help accelerate professional and network growth. Being part of a team with an entrepreneurial spirit that values stewardship and developing both our people and future generations. We want someone to seize the opportunity to drive us forward in directions that are meaningful to them and our clients Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. For further information, please see BearingPoint’s careers website. Diversity BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect. Department Technology Locations London Remote status Hybrid About BearingPoint United Kingdom BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and global reach. We offer consulting that combines strategy with technology and combine entrepreneurship with a spirit of innovation. ‘We’ - that's 6,055 employees worldwide, including 150 in the United Kingdom Founded in 2012 Coworkers 6055 Turnover 1.017 billion euros