O365 and F&O Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking a forward-thinking and technically adept Manager of Data Management & Intelligent Automation to lead the transformation of our data and analytics ecosystem. This role will be instrumental in establishing a modern analytics mindset, leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Power Platform, while integrating intelligent automation through Copilot Agents within a Dynamics 365 (D365) environment.

Key Responsibilities

·        Strategy & Leadership

·        Define and drive the data management and intelligent automation roadmap aligned with business goals.

·        Champion a data-driven culture and modern analytics mindset across the organization.

·        Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact data solutions.

·        Platform Enablement

·        Architect and implement solutions using Microsoft Fabric for unified data engineering, data science, and real-time analytics.

·        Establish enterprise-grade Power BI reporting and self-service analytics frameworks.

·        Drive adoption and governance of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) for business process automation.

·        Copilot & AI Integration

·        Lead the design and deployment of Copilot Agents to enhance productivity and decision-making.

·        Collaborate with business units to identify use cases for generative AI and intelligent automation.

·        Data Governance & Quality

·        Implement data governance policies, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.

·        Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

·        Team Development

·        Build and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, analysts, and citizen developers.

·        Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.

·        8+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or automation roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

·        Proven expertise in:

·          - Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

·          - Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages)

·          - Copilot Agents and AI-driven automation

·          - Dynamics 365 data integration and reporting

·        Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and security best practices.

·        Experience in working with geographically dispersed team with different time zones (FTE and Contractors)

·        Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and changing leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

·        Experience with Azure Synapse, Dataverse, and Microsoft Purview.

·        Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps for data.

·        Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Azure, or Fabric are a plus.