Automation Lead (contract)

bp; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and energy sector is seeking an Automation Lead to oversee automation projects. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, assessing automation feasibility, and managing project timelines. This position is based in Sunbury-on-Thames and is crucial for enhancing business operations through effective automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong understanding of PowerApps, including canvas and model-driven apps.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather detailed requirements.
• Plan sprints and prioritize tasks based on business needs.
• Manage issues and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Requirements Gathering

Feasibility Assessment

Sprint Planning

Issue Management

UI/UX Development

Tools

PowerApps

Job description

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• Requirements Gathering:
• Engage with Business Stakeholders: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather detailed requirements for Power Apps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Feasibility Assessment:
• Automation Feasibility: Assess the feasibility of full automation versus semi-automation for the proposed solutions.
• Requirements Discussion:
• Developer Collaboration: Discuss the gathered requirements with developers to ensure technical alignment and feasibility.
• Timeline and Prioritization:
• Timeline Assessment: Evaluate the timeline for project completion, considering business criticality.
• Prioritisation: Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency.
• Sprint Planning:
• Plan Sprints: Conduct sprint planning sessions to organize and schedule development tasks.
• Business Communication:
• Keep Stakeholders Informed: Regularly update business stakeholders on project timelines and progress.
• Business as Usual (BAU):
• Issue Management: Manage and resolve any issues or escalations that arise.
• Fix Planning: Prioritize and plan fixes for any identified problems.
• Technical Understanding:
• PowerApps experience - Canvas and Model-Driven Apps: Gain a thorough understanding of both canvas apps and model-driven apps.
• Security and Integration: Understand security settings and integrations with various data sources.
• UI/UX Development:
• Design Implementation: Develop and implement UI/UX designs to enhance the overall user experience.

Job Details

Job Title: Automation Lead

Location: Sunbury-on-Thames

Contract Length: Until 28/11/2025

Industry: Oil and Energy

Working Hours: 7.25 per day / 36.25 per week

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.