Microsoft Modern Workplace / Application Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microsoft Modern Workplace/Application Specialist to join their business application team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, while acting as a point of escalation for IT issues. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology initiatives and drive efficiency. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation and offers significant career growth potential during an exciting period of expansion.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies.
• Manage IT projects ensuring alignment with business requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Modern Workplace

Power Platform

Project Management

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

IT Governance

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

Microsoft Modern Workplace / Application Specialist

City of London/ Hybrid

Microsoft Modern Workplace, Power Platform, Application Specialist with strong experience working with Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies is sought by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the heart of the city. This role will see you joining the business application team within a key division supporting the needs of the business during an exciting period of growth. As the SME for Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies, you will act as a point of escalation for IT issues that arise as well as helping to ensure the business is getting the best out of these technologies. You will also utilise Business Analyst and Project Management skills to take the lead on key projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, fast-paced organisation with great opportunities for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies (e.g., SharePoint, Teams & OneDrive), advising the business on how to get the best from the toolset and ensuring best practice is adhered to.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business to support technology initiatives and propose proactive changes to improve efficiency using technology solutions.
• Act as a point of escalation for end-users facing IT issues that cannot be resolved through normal processes and channels.
• Act as an IT project manager ensuring that products or solutions being considered meet business requirements and align to IT Architectural principles, IT Security, and information security policies.
• Ensure the BAU support for applications is appropriate and within expectations.
• Be responsible for documentation, delivery, and regular revision for new and existing applications under management.
• As a technical application owner, own the lifecycle of applications from inception to decommission, including representing the business at key IT governance forums.

Key Skills & Experience:

• A technical background and experience within a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications, including but not limited to the Modern Workplace suite and the Power Platform.
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Process-oriented with strong management skills and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organisation with high levels of technical complexity.
• Ability to learn quickly with a “can do” attitude.
• Effective communicator who can adjust communication style to fit the audience and message.
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of external market trends, with an understanding of how to make Technology a differentiator.