Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud & AI

About Us:At Tech Mahindra (Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer ‘experiences’ are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That’s when truly connected experiences manifest.Extraordinary is when experiences come together – a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It’s time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change.Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We’re part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud & AI with a strong Microsoft background to lead enterprise-scale Cloud, Data, AI, and digital transformation engagements.This role requires a strong combination of technology expertise, delivery leadership, customer engagement, solution shaping, and business growth within the Microsoft ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure, Cloud, Data & AI, GenAI, and Copilot engagements from solution discovery through delivery.Partner with sales and account teams on solution shaping, pre-sales, proposals, estimations, and customer presentations.Engage with C-level and senior stakeholders to understand business priorities and define transformation roadmaps.Drive account growth and business expansion by identifying opportunities across customer engagements.Own delivery governance across scope, quality, timelines, financials, resources, risks, and customer satisfaction.Provide leadership across architecture, solutioning, implementation, deployment, and operational readiness.Lead and mentor architects, engineering leads, program managers, and delivery teams.Provide strategic direction across Azure, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, GenAI, Copilot, Data & Analytics, Security, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application Modernization.Drive reusable solutions, accelerators, architecture patterns, and delivery frameworks.Required Qualifications15+ years of overall IT experience with strong experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, or delivery leadership.Strong prior Microsoft experience or extensive Microsoft ecosystem expertise.Proven experience leading large enterprise customers and complex transformation programs.Strong expertise in Azure Cloud, Data & AI, GenAI, Copilot, Security, and Application Modernization.Experience in pre-sales, solution shaping, proposals, estimations, and strategic customer engagements.Strong experience managing delivery financials, resource planning, governance, risks, and quality.Proven ability to engage with C-level and senior customer stakeholders.Experience contributing to account growth and business expansion.Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working at Microsoft or in a senior Microsoft-focused architecture, consulting, or delivery leadership role.Microsoft Azure and/or AI certifications.Experience leading enterprise programs across Azure AI, Copilot, GenAI, Data, Security, and Cloud Modernization.Experience managing geographically distributed engineering and delivery teams.The pay range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate .Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at