Platform Engineering Manager Jobs in Illinois

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We are seeking a Manager, Power Platform & Modern Front‑End Engineering to lead the delivery and evolution of enterprise‑grade solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform, with a strong emphasis on modern front‑end technology stacks such as React, Angular, and Next.js.

This role sits at the intersection of low‑code acceleration and modern web engineering. You will be responsible for guiding teams that build scalable, user‑centric applications by combining Power Platform capabilities with contemporary front‑end frameworks, Azure services, and AI‑assisted development practices.

The ideal candidate is both a hands‑on technical leader and a people manager, comfortable setting direction, reviewing architecture, mentoring developers, and ensuring delivery excellence across client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of solutions leveraging:

  • Power Apps (Model‑Driven, Canvas, Power Pages)

  • Power Automate

  • Dataverse

  • Dynamics 365

• Guide teams in integrating Power Platform solutions with modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Next.js) and Azure‑hosted services.

• Establish architectural patterns for:

  • Front‑end extensibility

  • API‑based integrations

  • Secure and scalable deployments

• Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development (e.g., Copilot, code generation, system analysis) to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

• Review designs, code, and solutions to ensure they meet enterprise standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

People & Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of Power Platform and front‑end developers.

• Provide technical coaching on:

  • Modern JavaScript frameworks

  • Power Platform best practices

  • Blended low‑code / pro‑code solutions

• Support staffing, utilization, and skills development across your team.

• Partner with Architects and team leads to ensure consistent delivery quality and technical alignment.

Client Engagement & Solution Strategy

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, helping them:

  • Understand when Power Platform is the right fit

  • Blend Power Platform with custom front‑end solutions where appropriate

• Lead technical discovery, solution shaping, and early prototyping efforts.

• Communicate tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Ensure client solutions are built with long‑term scalability and maintainability in mind.

Practice & Capability Growth

• Contribute to the evolution of Power Platform accelerators, reusable components, and delivery standards.

• Help shape governance, ALM, and DevOps practices for Power Platform + front‑end solutions.

• Stay current with emerging trends in:

  • Power Platform

  • Modern front‑end frameworks

  • Azure and AI‑enabled development

• Share learnings across the practice to elevate overall capability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in application development or solution delivery.

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).

• Strong experience with modern front‑end technologies, including:

  • React (required)

  • Angular and/or Next.js (preferred)

• Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, and modern UI patterns.

• Experience integrating Power Platform with custom front‑end applications and Azure services.

• Prior experience leading or mentoring development teams.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dynamics 365 customization and extension.

• Familiarity with Azure services (Functions, App Services, API Management).

• Experience with CI/CD and ALM for Power Platform and web applications.

• Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools and practices.

• Consulting or client‑facing delivery experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Teams deliver faster by effectively combining Power Platform and modern front‑end stacks.

• Solutions are scalable, maintainable, and architecturally sound.

• Developers are growing in both low‑code and pro‑code skillsets.

• Clients view the team as strategic partners, not just implementers.

• The practice continues to lead—not react—as technology and delivery models evolve.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.