# M365 & AI Architect Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/m365-and-ai-architect-pepsico-31bf61f3 M365 & AI Architect at PepsiCo, an on-site role based in Plano, Texas, USA. Experience level: 15+ Years. Posted on 22 October 2026, read from PepsiCo's own careers page (Jibe), which RealAnalystJobs re-checks daily and removes the role when it closes. PepsiCo has approved H-1B petitions on USCIS record (employer-wide, not a promise for this role). Updated 15 November 2026. ## Key facts - Company: [PepsiCo](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/pepsico) - Location: Plano, Texas, USA - Work mode: On-site - Posted: Oct 22, 2026 - Employment type: Full time - Experience level: 15+ Years - Source: PepsiCo's careers page (Jibe), re-checked daily Skills: [Python](https://realanalystjobs.com/skills/python), Azure ## Visa sponsorship The posting does not say. PepsiCo had H-1B petitions approved for 38 workers in fiscal year 2026 (USCIS). That is history, not a promise for this role. [See the record](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/pepsico#h1b-record) ## About this role Overview PepsiCo leverages Microsoft 365 and strategic SaaS platforms to empower over 290,000+ users with intelligent collaboration, productivity tools and secure cloud services. As the enterprise accelerates AI adoption, this role serves as a Lead Architect and strategic advisor responsible for defining and evolving the global architecture, integration strategy and governance of Microsoft 365, enterprise AI capabilities and connected workplace platforms. The role has a strong focus on Microsoft 365, Development, AI and global delivery, while providing architectural leadership across the broader AI & Experience Services, Global End User Compute, Workplace Enablement and Global Unified Communications & Collaboration (UCC) portfolios within Global Workplace Services (GWS). The M365 & AI Architect leads global architecture initiatives with a primary focus on AI engineering, enterprise AI integration and the strategic evolution of Microsoft 365. This includes Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Dataverse and environments), Microsoft 365 Copilot and integration with enterprise applications, data platforms and AI services. The architect defines architectural principles, standards and roadmaps; ensures alignment with enterprise technology strategy and business objectives; and drives interoperability, scalability, security and compliance across global platforms. Working closely with business leaders, executive stakeholders and technology teams, the role provides architectural direction across multiple initiatives and enables integrated, intelligent and user-centric solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration and decision-making. A critical component of the role is leadership in AI engineering, intelligent automation and responsible AI adoption. This includes expertise in Power Platform solution architecture, application and workflow orchestration, API integration, Dataverse architecture, application lifecycle management (ALM), environment strategy and governance. The architect establishes enterprise guardrails, defines Center of Excellence (CoE) standards and enables scalable citizen development and automation capabilities while ensuring solutions meet enterprise architecture, security and operational requirements. While maintaining a strong focus on Microsoft 365, the role requires broad expertise in enterprise AI architecture and integration, including Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, conversational AI, AI service integration, AI observability and monitoring and Responsible AI. The architect evaluates emerging technologies and integration patterns, translating innovation into secure, scalable and sustainable enterprise capabilities. Responsibilities Lead architecture Provides senior architectural leadership for the global collaboration strategy, ensuring alignment across technology domains and serving as a subject matter expert in Intelligent Automation, AI Engineering and AI Innovation. Responsible for the end-to-end architecture and evolution of solutions, including solution design, lifecycle management, standardization, governance, technology roadmaps and strategic partnerships. Drives global integration across Microsoft 365, enterprise AI solutions and related workplace platforms, ensuring interoperability, scalability, security and alignment with enterprise technology standards. Requires deep technical expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Power Platform, Copilot and enterprise AI technologies. Leads the evaluation of emerging capabilities and the development of proofs of concept (PoCs) to validate innovative solutions and accelerate their adoption across the enterprise. Key initiative involvement Leads and provides architectural oversight for complex, highly collaborative global initiatives with a high degree of autonomy, cross-functional platform integration, strategic technology partnerships and the deployment of new capabilities at enterprise scale. Coordinates across business and technology stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment, seamless integration and successful delivery in accordance with global standards and strategic objectives. Decision-Making Acts as the senior architectural representative for the Americas, operating with a high degree of decision-making autonomy. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of global Collaboration strategy, programs and initiatives across Collaboration, UCC and the broader Global Workplace Services (GWS) portfolio. Ensures strong alignment and effective representation across North America (NA), Latin America (LATAM) and Global teams, driving cross-regional collaboration, architectural consistency and alignment with global strategic objectives. Stakeholder engagement Engages with senior and executive leadership to communicate architectural strategy, key initiatives, program progress and emerging capabilities through executive briefings, training sessions, Q&A forum and strategic updates. Serves as a key architectural representative connecting Global, North America (NA) and Latin America (LATAM), ensuring alignment across regional and global priorities. Champions AI innovation initiatives, translating emerging technologies and enterprise AI opportunities into strategic insights and actionable capabilities that drive business value and global adoption. Operational Efficiency Partners closely with Operations and cross-functional IT teams to optimize global service delivery, streamline IT operations and enhance the end-user experience. Identifies opportunities to reduce support tickets, improve knowledge management and automate repetitive tasks through intelligent automation and AI-driven solutions. Drives architectural improvements and cross-team initiatives that increase operational efficiency, service quality and scalability across the Global Workplace Services (GWS) portfolio. Vendor management Medium management, point of contact with HCL during CST. Collab representati Description from PepsiCo's public careers feed, reproduced so you can read the role here. Apply on the company's own site; Real Analyst Jobs never submits anything for you. ## How to apply Open [this role on Real Analyst Jobs](https://realanalystjobs.com/job/m365-and-ai-architect-pepsico-31bf61f3) and use Apply now there to reach the employer's application. 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