AI Business Solution Practice Lead – Belfast

Were 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 Job

This role is for someone who wants to stay close to real project delivery while helping us build practical AI-enabled ways of working. Youll 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.

Were 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. Youll have space to help shape that capability while staying close to real client work.

The opportunity is broad but grounded in delivery. You might help replace click-heavy configuration with code-led approaches use Copilot Studio or other tooling to build useful client-facing or delivery-supporting agents develop context engineering and harness engineering practices and work towards human-in-the-loop and autonomous AI solutions that help teams build Power Platform solutions faster and with higher quality.

This is a chance to help extend our playbook for AI-enabled Power Platform delivery: how teams use context prompts harnesses agents code and governance to deliver better solutions faster.

The role spans pre-sales and delivery giving you room to find your niche across the project lifecycle and support how Codec wins and delivers new business.

You should bring real experience using and delivering AI solutions not just an interest in the topic. That could include Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio Claude Codex GitHub Copilot or similar tools used to create client solutions accelerate delivery structure requirements build reusable assets improve testing or support adoption.

How To Apply

To apply send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Keep it sharp and focus on what makes you a great fit for the role at Codec.

We value great communicators so take your time with the application. This is an important role for us and were giving it our full attention.

Youll hear from us whether youve advanced to the interview stage. Interviews will be conducted at times that suit you and we aim to make an offer shortly after the process is complete. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Team Leads giving them the clarity coaching and support they need to run effective delivery teams.
• Project Delivery: Act as Technical or Functional Principal on active project delivery where your experience can make the biggest difference.
• Customer Facing: Act as a trusted advisor for clients building strong relationships from pre-sales through delivery.
• Lead and support delivery of Microsoft Power Platform and AI-enabled solutions.
• Shape reusable AI-assisted delivery practices assets prompts patterns and accelerators.
• Explore practical opportunities such as Copilot Studio agents replacing clicks with code context engineering harness engineering human-in-the-loop and autonomous AI solutions and automating project lifecycle tasks.
• Support business development through credible AI-enabled delivery thinking demos proposals and client conversations.
• Stay close to project detail so you can unblock delivery spot reusable patterns and help Team Leads enable engineers and consultants to work in new ways.
• Champion practical responsible use of AI tools while keeping quality judgement and client trust at the centre.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

About You

Youll thrive in this role if you are a motivated and experienced leader with deep technical and functional expertise strong consulting judgement and a practical view of how AI can improve delivery without replacing disciplined project practice. Youll bring enthusiasm and passion to the work enjoy getting involved in project detail find your niche across the project lifecycle and enable Team Leads engineers and consultants to work confidently in new ways.

What you bring:

• At least 8 years of experience delivering Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse-based solutions.
• Strong consulting background and confident client engagement from pre-sales through delivery.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing or coaching team leads and improving delivery outcomes.
• A hands-on leadership style with the confidence to get into project detail while still setting direction for the practice.
• Thought leadership in Microsoft technologies with an ability to influence and drive strategy.
• Practical experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot Copilot Studio Claude Codex GitHub Copilot or similar platforms in real delivery work.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled solutions or AI-supported business application features for clients or internal teams.
• Curiosity about where AI can change delivery practice: automation agents context engineering harness engineering human-in-the-loop and autonomous AI solutions code-led configuration reusable assets and better project workflows.
• Experience creating or improving repeatable methodologies reusable assets delivery standards or accelerators.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

Youll fit in well at Codec if you:

• Value collaboration and teamwork in a fast-paced environment working on pre-sales and delivery.
• Enjoy enabling engineers and consultants as they learn test and adopt new delivery approaches.
• Bring enthusiasm passion and curiosity to useful innovation and learning new technologies and practices.
• Are open to feedback and learning from others while sharing your expertise.
• Want to be part of a company that prioritises innovation and quality in delivering customer solutions.
• Share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Benefits

We value the expertise you bring and offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• A hybrid work pattern to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Codec.
• Access to the latest Microsoft technologies subscriptions and certifications.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1