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Digital Consulting Manager - Microsoft Fabric Architect

Huron Consulting · Chicago, IL · $145,000–$170,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a Microsoft Fabric solution you architected. What did the client need and what did you build?

What they are checking: Whether they have real Fabric experience, not just general Azure or Power BI work.

How do you lead an implementation from design through go-live and post-production support?

What they are checking: Tech managers lead the full life cycle, so they want structured delivery experience.

How do you mentor junior team members on a new platform like Fabric?

What they are checking: Whether they help others grow, which managers are expected to do.

What would you do

A client wants to move from Azure Synapse to Fabric. How would you plan the migration?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan a migration that limits risk and downtime.

A client's data engineers are used to other tools and resist Fabric. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead change and train teams on new tools.

About the work

How do you decide between a Fabric lakehouse and a warehouse for a given workload?

What they are checking: Whether they understand Fabric's core components and when to use each.

How do you set up OneLake, workspaces and security for a large client?

What they are checking: Whether they can design governance and access in Fabric from the start.

How do you manage Fabric capacity and cost so the client isn't surprised by the bill?

What they are checking: Whether they understand capacity units and how to monitor and control usage.

How do you build Power BI semantic models in Fabric that perform well at scale?

What they are checking: Whether they know modeling best practices that keep reports fast.

How do you design data pipelines that recover well from failures?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for reliability and monitoring in their architectures.

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The full job description

As published by Huron Consulting.

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. You’ve gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what’s next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills…but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Technical Manager position. Our tech managers perform a wide range of functions such as working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members—and leading the implementation life cycle (including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support). It’s a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility. One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is highly-capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves project management methodology…or maybe complex design document creation. Perhaps you excel in end-user training development and execution…business process modification identification…or testing approaches for script development and execution. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion—in design, creation, and leadership—we’ve got you covered. We are looking for a Microsoft Fabric Architect to join our team and help us design, implement, and maintain cloud analytic solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, creating, and testing cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. You will also provide guidance and support to other cloud data engineers, report developers, data scientist, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. Responsibilities • Design and develop cloud analytic solutions using Microsoft Azure services, Fabric workloads and broader technologies. • Ensure adherence to best practices and standards for security, compliance, scalability, reliability, and performance. • Document and communicate solution architectures to internal and external stakeholders. • Establish and refine frameworks and tools for solution delivery, such as guardrails, automated reviews, and accelerator creation. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to business areas, technology partners, and other domain experts. • Lead project delivery workstreams and teams. • Mentor and coach other cloud engineers and developers. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • At least 10 years of experience in cloud computing, preferably with Microsoft Azure • Strong knowledge of Azure services and features, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, etc. • Strong knowledge of Fabric workloads and features, such as Power BI, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Semantic Model, Data Factor, Data Flow, Notebooks, Data Activator, Reflex, Deployment Pipelines, Workspace, Apps, etc. • Proficient in cloud architecture design patterns and principles, such as microservices, serverless, etc. • Experience in cloud migration, integration, and deployment • Certification in Microsoft Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer, Fabric Engineer, Power BI Data Analyst, Azure Data Scientist, etc. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000 USD. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $166,750 - $212,500 USD. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. Position Level Manager Country United States of America

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