Partner Technology Strategist – AI & Azure

The opportunity

Microsoft's AI and Azure technologies are changing how businesses operate and how partners deliver solutions.

For Microsoft partners, serving Microsoft Business Applications, keeping up with these developments requires strong technical expertise and the ability to turn new capabilities into practical solutions.

That's where you come in.

At Companial, we're looking for a technically driven Partner Technology Strategist with solid knowledge of Microsoft AI and Azure, a genuine curiosity for emerging technologies and a passion for sharing expertise with others.

You'll help Microsoft partners explore technical possibilities, make informed technology decisions and strengthen their capabilities across Azure and AI. You'll also help them answer the question every customer asks: what will it really cost?

About Companial

Companial is a global Microsoft partner community supporting Dynamics partners with technical expertise, training, services, licensing and business development.

We help partners strengthen their capabilities, expand their service offerings and grow their businesses within the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.

Our international teams combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of the challenges Microsoft Dynamics partners face.

What you'll be doing

As Partner Technology Strategist, you'll provide technical guidance to Microsoft partners, helping them navigate the evolving Azure and AI landscape.

Your responsibilities include:

• Advising partners on Azure and AI technologies, architecture and solution design using Azure, Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Copilot Studio and related services.
• Supporting technical questions around RAG architectures, AI agents, integrations, security and responsible AI.
• Supporting partners with technical pre-sales questions, solution feasibility and architectural guidance for customer opportunities.
• Developing and delivering technical workshops, reference architectures, technical playbooks and reusable demonstration scenarios and webinars.
• Exploring new Microsoft technologies and translating relevant developments into practical guidance.
• Identifying when additional specialist support is needed and facilitating an appropriate handover.

The focus is on technical advisory and readiness/education rather than hands-on implementation or project delivery.

What we're looking for

First and foremost, you're a technical specialist with a strong foundation in Microsoft cloud technologies.

Ideally, you have:

• At least 5 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud, Azure or related technical architecture roles.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, AI Search, Copilot Studio and AI agent architectures.
• Solid understanding of data integration, security, governance, scalable cloud architecture and RAG.
• Experience advising customers or partners on technical architecture and technology choices. Experience estimating the real running cost of AI solutions against customer requirements and usage patterns.
• Hands-on understanding of Microsoft AI licensing, Copilot Credits, Azure consumption and commitment models
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Technical experience with Microsoft 365 would be a valuable addition, as would experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform or the wider Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem. An understanding of technology strategy or business development is welcome, but not essential.

The person behind the expertise

You're naturally curious and enjoy figuring out how things work. You follow new developments, experiment with emerging technologies and like finding practical answers to complex questions.

You're comfortable working independently, taking ownership of technical challenges and sharing your perspective with others.

You also know how to adapt your communication, whether you're speaking with a technical architect or someone who needs a clear explanation without all the technical detail.

You think commercially as well as technically. You know a great architecture only lands when the customer understands the cost, so you naturally connect design choices to monthly and yearly spend.

What you can expect

• An international role within the Microsoft partner ecosystem with room for professional development.
• The opportunity to work with emerging Microsoft AI and Azure technologies.
• Direct interaction with Microsoft partners through technical advisory and enablement.
• Autonomy to explore new technologies and develop your expertise.
• A remote working arrangement or joining one of Companial offices.

Reporting to: VP Programs & Partner Experience

Interested?

If you're passionate about Microsoft technology and enjoy helping others make the most of it, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Companial and help Microsoft partners turn AI and Azure into real business value.