Senior Microsoft Project Online Functional Consultant

Role Title : Senior Microsoft Project Online Functional Consultant

Role Location : Onsite/ Remote

Position Summary

Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the position, including scope of responsibility:

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Functional Consultant with proficiency in Microsoft Project Online, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint Online, and .NET. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in business and technical aspects, including analysis, planning, configuration, integration, testing, training, rollout, and support.

Position Responsibilities

In order of importance, list the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the position. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

• Office 365 tenant setup and configuration
• SharePoint and PWA Configuration & Project Templates
• Manage Workflow, Enterprise Project Types & Custom Fields, Project Detail Pages
• Experience in Project Snapshot, Versioning, baselining, Critical path & Variance analysis
• Project planning, tracking, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Project Management security by user, group & category
• Preparation of Configuration Documents
• High-level Solution Design and Detailed Project Server Design
• Develop and design brand-new web components using c#, XML, SQL and similar tools
• Update and sustain the SharePoint development areas for web applications
• Collaborate with the design team to review the brief and ensure that Project Online/SharePoint development takes place as per the schedule and stated process
• Deploying new or updated solutions, ensuring they are tested thoroughly and meet the required standards.
• Migrating data from legacy systems or other platforms into Project Online, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Portfolio & Project Management Functions, Linking & Integrating Projects
• Working with DAX formulae for creating variables like Previous Month, Previous Quarter, etc.
• Creating & Managing Graphical & Power BI Reports using Gantt, Excel, and Global dashboard
• Integration with other Microsoft tools & Third-party tools
• Troubleshooting & resolving tool issues and questions escalated by clients
• Providing user training materials, documentation, and support for Project Online, helping users effectively use the platform.
• Ensuring that Project Online sites and solutions meet security and compliance requirements, protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Position Deliverables

Indicate the deliverables/projects that this resource will be responsible for Support in the following areas of Product Launch Solutions in collaboration & mutual agreement with team/stakeholders:

• Microsoft Applications Customization
• Project and program management
• Business analysis
• Requirement gathering and creation
• Facilitation of key meetings and discussions with site and business stakeholders
• Systems Integration
• Testing
• Training

Technical Skills Requirements

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• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile process.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Project Server, Project Online, Power BI, Power View, Power Automate, CSOM, JSON, REST API, MS Azure, JIRA, CI/CD pipeline deployment, .NET, MS SQL Server, FluentPro, React, SQL Analytics and Reporting Tools,
• Office 365, Project Online, Project Professional 2007-2019, Project Server 2007-2019SharePoint Server 2007-2019, Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation
• Hands-on experience in analysis, design, implementation, integration, training, administration, and support
• Excellent documentation skills including requirements, functional and technical specifications, test script

Project Management Skill:

Indicate the Project management skills required and/or preferred, as applicable.

• Develops, writes, and communicates business requirements and functional specifications for the implementation of business solutions
• Ensures that all deliverables are completed in accordance with Project Management direction and frequently communicates status
• Authoring and execution of test scripts required to maintain a validated system state
• Daily communication with the project management team to follow up with questions, track project specifications, and resolve project-specific issues
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams located in various geographical locations
• Creating technical spec sheets and linking issues to ensure clear requirements and documentation
• Creating and managing projects in JIRA, including setting up project settings and workflows
• Sprint management, backlog management, and Kanban boards for agile methodologies