IT Technical Project Lead II (Microsoft 365 Project Lead II) 191872

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W2 Contract with Full Time hours

Client Title: IT Technical Project Lead II
Hours: 8 AM until 5:00 PM EST w/ 1 hour lunch
Days: Monday-Friday
Term of Contract: Long-term/ongoing with no end date
Pay Range OR Rate: USD 51.79 - USD 71.21
PTO, Sick Pay, and Holiday Pay are offered.

Overview of position:
Position Summary:
This is an Office 365 administrator position with a focus on Power Platform.

Work from home: Must be onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.

Position Summary:
As the M365 Project Lead for Power Platform, the candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 solutions while ensuring compliance with security and information protection guidelines. The responsibilities will encompass system design, deployment, and maintenance of Power Platform services within the organization.

Qualifications:
Proven experience in project management, specifically related to Microsoft 365 services and Power Platform.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
Familiarity with security and compliance standards, especially in a corporate environment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make data-driven decisions.
Required Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals, Microsoft 365

Certified: Security Administrator Associate, or equivalent, are a plus.
Experience in the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:
Solution Evaluation and Positioning:
Evaluate and assess the suitability of new M365 solutions.
Strategically position these solutions to align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Develop and present business cases for the adoption of new solutions.

Security and Compliance:
Ensure M365 services adhere to stringent security and information protection guidelines.
Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain security controls.
Regularly audit and assess the security posture of M365 services.

System Design and Deployment:
Lead the design of systems and architecture for Power Platform services.
Oversee the deployment of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
Develop migration strategies for legacy systems where applicable.

Service Maintenance:
Provide ongoing support for M365 services, addressing any technical issues or concerns.
Monitor the performance and health of the Power Platform and related services.
Implement updates, patches, and enhancements as required.

Project Management:
Manage projects related to the implementation and maintenance of M365 services.
Define project scope, objectives, time lines, and resource requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Vendor Management:
Collaborate with Microsoft and other relevant vendors to optimize M365 services.
Stay informed about product updates, licensing changes, and industry best practices.
User Training and Adoption:
Develop and execute training programs to promote user adoption of M365 services.
Create user guides and documentation for M365 applications.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for M365 services and regularly report on their performance.
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.

Position Scope:
Leads the holistic implementation of requirements from various business initiatives in an international environment. Designs and develops IT architecture, technical standardization, the follow-through of non-functional requirements, the IT concept and the technical specification, the allocation and control of development, software quality assurance, and the acceptance and integration of solutions into the company’s application landscape.

Position Responsibilities:
Ensures the sustainability of IT in domestic and international locations.
Ensures that IT systems are available for the business processes at the company and develops them continuously.
Achieves overall optimal solutions by working closely together with teams of specialists for business processes, IT technologies, IT processes and project managers.
Manages multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously as needed.
Navigates an international environment, networks with a broad range of departments and partners.
Steers external partners to ensure that the appropriate resources required for project and maintenance build support are secured and delivered.
Offers solution-oriented advice for projects in the planning and control of the solution build space. Includes securing operational, cost-and risk-optimized IT architecture, as well as the definition of IT technical requirements within the project.
Plans and is responsible for the maintenance of solutions and further development when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Education:
BA/BS degree in computer science, business, or the equivalent of four years’ experience in an Enterprise IT environment.

Experience:
5 plus years of Evaluating, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 solutions while ensuring compliance with security and information protection guidelines.
5 plus years of system design, deployment, and maintenance of Power Platform services within the organization.

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