Power Platform Specialist

Practicus; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicus represents a leading organisation within the UK transport sector undergoing a major transformation toward a national merger. We seek a hands-on Power Platform specialist to own the digital PMO landscape and drive the roadmap for an enterprise‑level PPM tool built on the Microsoft Power Platform.

You will act as the internal Subject Matter Expert bridging governance and technical development, delivering a single source of truth for decisions, implementing AI Builder and Copilot Studio,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Power Automate, SharePoint, and SQL/VBA.
• Developer mindset: translate user requirements into robust system enhancements.
• Analytical excellence, likely Power BI Data Analyst certification and data architecture.
• Strong communication to engage Finance, IT, and senior sponsors and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Own governance tech landscape and roadmap for PMO tooling.
• Lead integration between Power Platform and external tools like DocuSign, SAP, Primavera P6.
• Develop Power BI dashboards with time intelligence for senior leadership.
• Advance AI roadmap using AI Builder and Copilot Studio to automate risk analysis.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

SQL/VBA

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Dataverse

AI Builder

Copilot Studio

DocuSign

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

The Opportunity: Where Governance Meets Cutting-Edge Tech

Are you a Power Platform specialist who enjoys building elegant technical solutions rather than just following PMO processes?

We are representing a leading organisation within the UK transport sector that is currently navigating a historic period of transformation. As they move toward a major national merger, they are looking for a technical specialist to take ownership of their digital PMO landscape.

This is not a traditional PMO administration role. We need a \"hands-on\" architect to lead the roadmap for a sophisticated, enterprise-level PPM tool built on the Microsoft Power Platform. You will be the technical heart of a PMO that oversees 90 active projects and supports over 40 project managers.

The Mission: Innovate, Automate, and Integrate

As the internal Subject Matter Expert, you will bridge the gap between high-level governance and deep technical development. Your goal is to ensure the business has a \"single source of truth\" for decision-making through:

• System Evolution: Managing and evolving \"Project Prime,\" an advanced PPM tool leveraging Microsoft Planner, Power Apps, and Dataverse.
• The AI Roadmap: Leading the charge into the future by implementing AI Builder and Copilot Studio to automate risk analysis and lessons learned.
• Data Artistry: Creating high-impact Power BI dashboards using complex DAX and Time intelligence to provide senior leaders with actionable insights.
• Strategic Integration: Optimising workflows between the Power Platform and external tools like DocuSign, SAP, and potentially Primavera P6.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, outgoing technical specialist who enjoys stakeholder engagement as well as getting into the technology. We are looking for:

• Deep Technical Proficiency: You must have proven, hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Power Automate, SharePoint, and SQL/VBA.
• The \"Developer\" Mindset: You enjoy gathering user requirements and translating them into robust system enhancements without needing constant direction.
• Analytical Excellence: You likely hold a Power BI Data Analyst certification and thrive on data architecture and system integration.
• Communicative & Proactive: You are comfortable engaging with Finance, IT, and senior sponsors to challenge current processes and suggest smarter ways of working.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to shape the technical direction of a massive infrastructure portfolio during a period of national significance.

• Total Travel Freedom: Benefit from free travel across a major regional rail network, along with a health cash plan and gym tax benefits.
• Tangible Impact: You will have the autonomy to \"mold\" the system and drive innovation, including real-world AI implementation.
• A Modern Interview Process: Forget standard \"death by PowerPoint\" interviews. We want to see your talent in action through a \"show and tell\" session- bring your laptop and show us what you’ve built.

Are You Ready to Build the Future?