AI Automation Lead - Microsoft Power Platform

Mintel Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

Join our Power Platform Team as the AI Automation Lead , where you\'ll drive business transformation through automation and data-driven insights. In this role, you’ll lead a small development team, deliver actionable analytics, and scale Copilot adoption across the organization. Your work will directly influence strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Automation Strategy & Collaboration : Partner with departmental champions to identify automation opportunities and gather feedback. Quantify time savings and process improvements resulting from automation initiatives.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting : Participate in strategic planning with the AI Steering Team to align automation efforts with business goals. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor Copilot usage, adoption trends, and productivity metrics. Create executive-ready visualizations and summaries to communicate insights and ROI.
• Development Leadership : Lead a small team responsible for building and maintaining Copilot agents and supporting components using the Power Platform. Prioritize development work based on business needs and impact. Ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability of automation solutions.
• What We Are Looking For : Strong grasp of automation and AI-driven insights to optimize workflows and operations. 3+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field. Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft 365 analytics tools. Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and querying languages (e.g., SQL, DAX). Strong storytelling and visualization skills to communicate complex data clearly. Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable working across time zones in a global business environment. Willingness to travel to other Mintel offices as needed.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor 1–2 Power Platform developers. Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. Guide technical decisions and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Preferred Skills : Hands-on experience with AI assistant tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, or similar. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 usage analytics, Power Platform telemetry, or Copilot reporting. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents, Copilot Studio).

What We Offer

Mintel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to the strength of an inclusive workplace.

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