Copilot Lead, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Graph, Azure Cognitive Services, Databricks, Power Platform, AI Builder, Power Automate, Dynamics 365 (F&O/CE/BC), LLMs, agentic AI, product ownership, roadmap, backlog, MLOps, Responsible AI, data governance, rapid prototyping, commercialisation, £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
Copilot Lead - Join a trusted Microsoft Partner specialising in business and technology transformation for project-based companies. Reporting to the CTO, you will set the vision, strategy, and execution plan for AI and digital product innovation across the Microsoft ERP portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends product ownership with delivery oversight - shaping an innovation roadmap, prioritising high-value use cases, and turning concepts into scalable, market-ready IP. You will lead a small, cross-functional squad initially of 1–3, scaling over time, and work closely with consulting, engineering, and go-to-market teams to embed AI into Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Education and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience
* 10+ years across AI, digital product innovation, or enterprise technology, with significant exposure to Azure and Microsoft ERP ecosystems.
* Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and successful delivery of AI solutions in complex enterprise environments.
* Deep understanding of Dynamics 365 (F&O, CE, BC), the Power Platform, and Azure AI services.
* Demonstrable experience with Responsible AI governance, model operations, and scalable data architectures.
Technical and Professional Skills
* Product ownership excellence - roadmapping, backlog management, value hypothesis, and outcome-based prioritisation.
* Strong architecture and engineering acumen across Azure AI, Databricks, Fabric, Copilot Studio, and integration patterns for D365 and Power Platform.
* MLOps and lifecycle management - CI/CD for models, monitoring, drift management, and continuous improvement.
* Hands-on capability in programming and data engineering (for example Python or C#), with fluency in APIs, connectors, and security.
* Exceptional stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication, bridging technical vision and business value.
* Pre-sales and proposition development experience, including case building and ROI modelling.
Behavioural Attributes
* Strategic yet hands-on; comfortable moving from whiteboard to working prototype to production.
* Curious, ethical, and commercially minded; evidence-driven decision-maker.
* Collaborative leader who coaches teams and builds trust with clients and partners.
* Clear and concise communicator with strong storytelling skills.
Responsibilities
Innovation and Strategy
* Define and continuously refine the AI and digital innovation strategy aligned to business goals and Microsoft’s roadmap.
* Scan, assess, and prioritise emerging capabilities - LLMs, agentic patterns, Copilot extensibility, digital twins - for ERP scenarios.
* Establish and govern an AI ethics, compliance, and data-readiness framework to enable responsible innovation at scale.
Product Ownership and IP
* Own the backlog for internal accelerators and market-facing AI products; translate outcomes into epics, user stories, and clear acceptance criteria.
* Orchestrate the full lifecycle from ideation to launch and scale, ensuring solutions are secure, supportable, and commercially positioned.
* Drive certification and partner alignment where applicable, maximising Microsoft co-sell opportunities.
Solution Design and Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of AI solutions using Azure AI services, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Copilot Studio, integrated with Dynamics 365 (F&O, CE, BC) and the Power Platform.
* Embed intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and natural-language experiences within ERP and line-of-business processes for project-based industries.
* Guide MLOps practices for deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement; set engineering standards for reliability, security, and cost control.
* Maintain a rapid prototyping cadence to validate value fast, then harden promising POCs into robust, reusable assets.
Cross-Functional Leadership
* Build, mentor, and scale a cross-functional team spanning data engineering, AI engineering, and UX.
* Chair the internal design authority for AI and digital assets, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and delivery frameworks.
* Foster a culture of curiosity, ethical AI, and measurable value delivery.
Client and Market Engagement
* Act as subject matter expert in discovery, advisory, and solution definition sessions with clients.
* Create thought leadership - case studies, webinars, and forum content - to showcase capability and impact.
* Collaborate with sales and marketing to drive adoption, outcomes, and ROI.
Governance, Metrics, and Reporting
* Define KPIs for adoption, model performance, time-to-value, and commercial impact; instrument dashboards and feedback loops.
* Report on pipeline health, risks, dependencies, and opportunities to the leadership team.
Key Stakeholders
* CTO - strategic direction, governance, and prioritisation.
* Practice Directors and Solution Architects - design authority, standards, and delivery alignment.
* Functional consultants and technical teams - integration to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
* Sales and Marketing - proposition development, co-sell, and commercialisation.
* Microsoft Partner Managers - roadmap insights and joint opportunities.
* Clients and executive sponsors - value validation and scale.
Additional Information
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Early influence in shaping a growing AI practice and product portfolio.
* Access to the latest Microsoft technologies and partner programmes.
* Structured development, certifications, and defined growth pathways.
* A collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on measurable outcomes.
Location: United Kingdom (remote)
Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.
Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, NetSuite, EPM and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors.
Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ requirements and our candidates’ skills.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: www.catchgroup.com.