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AI Business Solution Practice Lead – Belfast
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AI Business Solution Practice Lead – Belfast
Department: Biz Apps - CE Employment Type: Full Time Location: Belfast
Description
We're hiring a Practice Lead to join our Belfast practice and help shape the next generation of Microsoft Power Platform delivery across low-code, no-code, and pro-code apps. This is a delivery-first, full-time permanent role with a hybrid work pattern based in Belfast.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, and we are eager to further diversify our company. Codec is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
About The Role
This role is for someone who wants to stay close to real project delivery while helping us build practical AI-enabled ways of working.
You'll lead a dedicated stream within our Microsoft Business Applications practice, managing a team of Team Leads who support engineers and consultants across delivery, and helping turn good ideas into repeatable delivery patterns.
We're investing in AI-enabled delivery because the next wave of Power Platform work will be won by teams who combine platform expertise, strong delivery discipline, and practical AI tooling. You'll have space to help shape this capability while staying close to real client work.
The opportunity is broad but grounded in delivery. You may contribute to:
- Replacing click-heavy configuration with code-led approaches
- Using Copilot Studio or other tooling to build useful client-facing or delivery-supporting agents
- Developing context engineering and harness engineering practices
- Working towards human-in-the-loop and autonomous AI solutions that help teams build Power Platform solutions faster and with higher quality
You'll have the opportunity to help extend our playbook for AI-enabled Power Platform delivery – covering how teams use context, prompts, harnesses, agents, code, and governance to deliver better solutions.
The role bridges pre-sales and delivery, giving you room to align your strengths with the entire project lifecycle and supporting Codec’s growth in areas like AI and Power Platform.
You should demonstrate real experience using and delivering AI solutions, not just theoretical knowledge. If you’ve worked with tools like:
- Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio
- Claude
- Codex
- GitHub Copilot
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How To Apply
To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Keep it concise and focused on what makes you a great fit for Codec.
We value effective communication, so take the time to tailor your application. This is an important role, and we’re giving it careful attention.
You’ll hear from us if you progress to the interview stage. Interviews will be scheduled flexibly to suit you, and we aim to extend a job offer shortly following the process completion. For further questions, feel free to contact us directly.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage a team of Team Leads, ensuring they have clarity, coaching, and support to lead effective delivery.
- ProjectDelivery: Act as Technical or Functional Principal on active project delivery where your expertise can create the most impact.
- Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, fostering relationships from pre-sales through delivery.
- AI and Power Platform Delivery: Lead and support the delivery of Microsoft Power Platform and AI-enabled solutions.
- Pattern Development: Shape reusable AI-assisted delivery practices, reusable assets, prompts, delivery patterns, and accelerators.
- AI Innovation: Explore and implement practical use cases in areas like Copilot Studio agents, code-led solutions, context and harness engineering, and interacting with AI.
- AI Enablement: Support business development through AI-driven thinking, demos, proposals, and client conversations.
- Project Track Management: Stay engaged with key details to unblock delivery, identify reusable patterns, and help enable engineers and consultants to adopt new methodologies.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
About You
This role requires a motivated leader with deep technical and functional expertise, informed consulting judgment, and a forward-thinking perspective on how AI can enhance delivery without replacing existing standards. You'll contribute enthusiasm, passion for learning, and hands-on experience supporting teams through technological and methodological shifts.
Key Attributes & Experience
- Professional Background: At least 8 years delivering Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse-based solutions.
- Client Engagement: Strong consulting background with experience of regularly interacting with clients across pre-sales through delivery cycles.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage or mentor Team Leads while improving delivery outcomes.
- Leadership Style: Hands-on and collaborative, offering direction while engaging in project details.
- Technical Thought Leadership: Influence and drive strategy with a strong understanding of Microsoft technologies.
- AI Practical Experience: Experience using AI tools from Microsoft (Copilot, Copilot Studio, and similar) or other platforms in real-world scenarios.
- Solution Delivery: Experience delivering AI-enabled solutions or AI-supported features for clients or internal teams.
- Practice Innovation: Curiosity to explore ways AI can enhance delivery lifecycle and project methodologies such as automation, agents, context/conversation engineering, human-in-the-loop & autonomous AI.
- Ownership of methodologies: Experience defining or improving standards, repeatable methodologies, reusable assets, and delivery accelerators.
- Dynamics 365: Experience with Dynamics 365 is desirable but not mandatory.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively bridge gaps between technical and non-technical audiences.
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Codec Cultural Fit
To thrive here, you should:
- Value collaboration, teamwork, and moving at pace, while balancing pre-sales and delivery responsibilities.
- Enjoy engaging with teams to help engineers and consultants learn, test, and adopt new delivery approaches.
- Bring a forward-thinking mindset, eager to learn and embrace innovation as well as sharing expertise.
- Be open to constructive feedback and share learnings with others.
- Reflect Codec’s commitment to innovation and quality in service delivery.
- Share our dedication to inclusion and diversity within the business.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package honours your expertise and commitment:
- A hybrid work pattern that supports a balanced work-life dynamic.
- Professional development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth at your pace.
- Access to the latest Microsoft technologies with relevant licenses and certification considerations.
- A supportive, inclusive company culture where you are valued and challenged.
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