IT Product Specialist - Expert

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Oakland, CA that is seeking an IT Product Specialist.

Responsibilities:
* Administer SharePoint/MS-Teams: Design, set-up, and support SharePoint sites which leverage the various out-of-the-box features and functionality. Administer permission groups, including restriction to certain folders; Advise on strategies to allow growth, linkages, and integration of various sites; Explore opportunities to use AI like Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint Agents
* Administer Jira - Design, configure, support Propel's project management tool from multiple instances of Jira (internal & external) for the project team to use of Agile/Hybrid methodology with many Scrum Teams; Includes design and administration of various security groups
* Testing software support - Support software testing tools (e.g. KOBITON) which manage test scripts, test cycles, defect management and resolution; Partner with Testing COE
* Support budgeting, scheduling, cost control and financial forecasting: Create and refresh project estimating, expenditure tracking and forecasting tools which utilize multiple and varied data sources (e.g. MS-Project, Jira, SAP, Ariba, third-party apps, and Excel spreadsheets)
* Support Data Analysis: Working with PowerBI developers and others, assist in integrating various project management tools to provide ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the Project Manager and Project Controller
* Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with PMO team members, software product managers, IT technical staff, other stakeholders, including project managers and project controller

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in large Software programs and/or Project experience
* 5+ years of Developer or Software Design and support Controller experience
* Working knowledge of Financial and Accounting concepts
* Advanced SharePoint Administration experience: user permissions, establishing site collections, various features and functionalities
* Jira/Agile Project Management Tools experience: Configure, Queries, Gadgets and capabilities of Atlassian's Jira Project Management software
* Advanced Excel experience such as producing graphs, look-ups, pivot tables, formula development
* Power BI reporting experience using a variety of data sources including Excel, SAP, Jira SAP, third party apps
* MS Office Suite experience: Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access

Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot technologies and new AI features such as "SharePoint Agents"
* ERP Project Phases and Lifecycle Methodologies such as SAP Activate
* Experience with Power Automate workflow usage to automate standard tasks like data refreshes, email and reminder communications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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