Senior Lead M365

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365, Power Platform & Copilot Architect to serve as the enterprise technical authority for our digital workplace ecosystem. This role is responsible for defining and evolving the strategy, architecture, governance, operational model, and roadmap across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and related services.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive platform modernisation, governance maturity, cost optimisation, AI adoption, operational excellence, mergers & acquisitions integration activities, and enterprise-wide productivity transformation.

This position requires a strong architect capable of partnering with executive stakeholders, business leaders, security teams, IT operations, and external vendors to ensure that Microsoft technologies are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. The architect will serve as a trusted advisor, technical decision-maker, and escalation point for the organisation's Microsoft productivity and low-code platforms.

Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 Architecture & Strategy

Own the architectural vision, roadmap, and operating model for Microsoft 365 services.

Define enterprise standards, design principles, governance controls, and technology guardrails.

Lead architecture reviews and solution assurance activities for business and technology initiatives.

Evaluate new Microsoft capabilities and determine business applicability, risks, and implementation approaches.

Establish architecture patterns for collaboration, communication, content management, automation, AI, and integration workloads.

Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and productivity improvement.

Microsoft 365 Platform Ownership

Provide architectural leadership across:

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

OneDrive for Business

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365 Administration

Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot Studio

Key responsibilities include:

Tenant architecture and governance

Platform lifecycle management

Workload optimization

Service health oversight

Release management governance

Platform modernization initiatives

Operational excellence and reliability improvements

Power Platform Strategy & Governance

Define and govern enterprise Power Platform architecture.

Establish Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) standards.

Define environments strategy, solution lifecycle management, and governance controls.

Govern: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Power Pages AI Builder Managed Environments

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power Pages

AI Builder

Managed Environments

Establish DLP policies and connector governance.

Define citizen developer guardrails and operating procedures.

Lead ALM maturity initiatives and DevOps adoption.

Drive platform scalability, supportability, and maintainability.

Copilot & AI Enablement

Lead architecture and governance for Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio.

Develop enterprise AI adoption frameworks and deployment standards.

Define governance for: Copilot licensing Agents Plugins Connectors Knowledge sources Responsible AI implementation

Copilot licensing

Agents

Plugins

Connectors

Knowledge sources

Responsible AI implementation

Establish AI solution review processes and approval workflows.

Drive value realisation and business outcome measurement for AI investments.

Support business teams in identifying and implementing transformative AI use cases.

Licensing & Cost Optimization

Own Microsoft licensing architecture and optimization strategies.

Perform consumption analysis and identify savings opportunities.

Develop chargeback/show back models where required.

Lead platform rationalization initiatives.

Analyze utilization trends and recommend cost optimization opportunities.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Strategic Platform Initiatives

Lead major enterprise initiatives including:

Digital workplace transformation

Collaboration platform modernization

AI enablement programs

Enterprise automation programs

Governance maturity improvements

User experience enhancements

Productivity improvement initiatives

Roadmap implementation programs

Mergers & Acquisitions Support

Provide architectural leadership for:

M&A technology due diligence

Tenant assessments

Integration planning

Tenant-to-tenant migrations

Collaboration platform consolidation

Identity alignment

Governance harmonization

Data migration strategies

Carve-outs and divestitures

Platform Integration & Automation

Define enterprise integration architectures.

Design solutions leveraging: Microsoft Graph REST APIs Power Platform Connectors Azure Services Enterprise Applications

REST APIs

Power Platform Connectors

Azure Services

Enterprise Applications

Establish reusable integration patterns and standards.

Govern authentication, security, and data access requirements.

Operational Excellence & Support Leadership

Act as highest-level escalation point for complex Microsoft platform issues.

Provide architectural guidance to L2 and L3 support teams.

Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives.

Establish monitoring, reporting, and service health standards.

Define operational procedures, runbooks, and support models.

Reduce support costs through engineering-led improvements and automation.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Serve as trusted advisor to business and IT leadership.

Present architecture recommendations and investment cases to executives.

Influence platform strategy decisions across multiple business functions.

Partner with Microsoft and strategic vendors.

Guide consulting partners and delivery teams.

Required Experience

10+ years of IT experience.

7+ years focused on Microsoft 365 architecture and administration.

5+ years of Power Platform architecture experience.

Experience leading enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 environments supporting thousands of users.

Proven experience with governance, operational support, architecture, and transformation initiatives.

Demonstrated experience engaging with executive stakeholders.

Must-Have SkillsMicrosoft 365

Deep expertise in:

Microsoft 365 Governance

PowerShell Automation

Tenant Architecture

Power Platform

Strong hands-on and architectural expertise in:

Solution ALM

DLP Policies

Environment Strategy

Power Platform CoE

Microsoft Copilot

Strong understanding of:

AI Governance

Agent Architecture

AI Adoption Frameworks

Responsible AI Controls

Enterprise AI Enablement

Architecture & Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Governance Framework Design

Platform Strategy

Technical Leadership

Vendor Management

Financial & Cost Management

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data Classification & Information Governance

Identity Governance

Azure OpenAI

Security & Compliance Architecture

Viva Suite

DEX platforms (Nexthink, Lakeside, etc.)

ServiceNow Integration

Azure DevOps / GitHub

Enterprise Integrations

M&A and Tenant Migration Experience

TOGAF Architecture Practices

FinOps principles

Preferred CertificationsMicrosoft

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (preferred)

TOGAF Certification

ITIL Foundation / ITIL Managing Professional

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner

Agile / SAFe Certification

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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