[Remote] Senior Consultant - Applied AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KiZAN Technologies is a premier Microsoft Gold Partner and provider of Professional and Managed Services. They are seeking a Senior Consultant - Applied AI to lead projects, design and implement AI-driven solutions, and guide clients through AI adoption and transformation.ResponsibilitiesLead technical conversations with customers and Microsoft stakeholders to align AI solutions with business outcomesMap customer use cases to the appropriate Microsoft AI technology stackIdentify workflow optimization opportunities leveraging Human-in-the-Loop practicesEducate customer stakeholders (business and technical) on AI capabilities, adoption, and value realizationDesign scalable AI solutions using Microsoft platforms such as Copilot, Fabric, Foundry, and Power PlatformApply Responsible AI practices to all proposed and implemented solutionsArchitect and implement governance controls across Microsoft 365 and Azure environmentsEstablish integrations with third-party systems via APIs and connectorsDevelop and deploy AI solutions using tools such as Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Fabric, Foundry, and GitHubPerform prompt engineering and refinement through structured testing and validationEnsure solutions are production-ready, scalable, and aligned with best practicesLead or support project delivery to ensure timelines, scope, and quality expectations are metWork with structured and unstructured data to enable AI-driven insights and automationImplement enterprise governance and compliance processes related to AI solutionsContinuously optimize deployed solutions for performance, accuracy, and business impactMentor junior team members and contribute to team capability developmentShare best practices, reusable assets, and lessons learned across the organizationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutionsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience4+ years of experience in cloud technologies, IT consulting, or business applications consulting4+ years of experience in a customer-facing role4+ years of experience working on technical projectsProduction-level expertise in a services or engineering roleSubject matter expertise in at least one of the following ecosystems: Analytics (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks), Modern Work (Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate), Cloud Apps (Azure Functions, App Services, Foundry)Experience working with structured and unstructured dataExperience with enterprise governance and related processesActive Microsoft technical certifications (Azure, Fabric, Microsoft 365, or similar)Experience designing and implementing agentic AI solutionsDevelopment experience with .NET, Python, or JavaExperience with scripting and deployment automation (e.g., GitHub)Experience in a consulting or professional services environmentBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Employer-sponsored 401(k) with company contributions.Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.Ample vacation, 8 paid holidays, and a floating holiday.Access to cutting-edge technologies, certifications, and career development through Microsoft partnerships.Company OverviewKiZAN Technologies is an information technology company providing cloud solutions. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://kizan.com.