Power Platform Specialist

Power Platform Specialist - Valued Government of Canada client in the Defence space Direct message the job poster from Robertson & Company Ltd. Key Responsibilities Information Management Implementation and Oversight Project Initial Assessment and Planning: Conduct a comprehensive review of existing processes within Open Government, Digitization, and IM Program Health Reporting; Identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and digitization; Assess current usage and capabilities of Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and Power Platform within DKIM; Map existing workflows and data flows to establish a baseline for transformation; Align assessment outcomes with the Digitization Strategy and TBS Digital Standards; Develop a project charter outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements. Options Analysis: Identify and evaluate potential digital solutions using M365, SPO, and Power Platform; Compare solution options based on scalability, user experience, compliance, and integration potential; Conduct risk assessments for each option, including data security, change management, and governance implications; Recommend preferred solutions for each transformation stream, supported by rationale and alignment with federal digital policy; Document findings in an options analysis report for stakeholder review. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders across program areas, including IMOs, program owners, technical teams, and senior leadership; Facilitate workshops and consultations to gather user requirements and validate pain points; Ensure stakeholder input is incorporated into solution design and prioritization; Communicate the strategic value of transformation initiatives in the context of departmental and government-wide mandates; Establish feedback loops to support iterative development and continuous improvement. Strategic Roadmap Development: Develop a phased implementation roadmap for each transformation stream; Define milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons; Align roadmap with DKIM’s IM Forum Work Plan and Digitization timelines; Incorporate change management, training, and adoption strategies into the roadmap; Ensure roadmap supports compliance with the TBS Policy on Service and Digital, including accessibility and user-centric design. Solutions Development: Design and build automated workflows using Power Automate, SharePoint Online, and Power Apps; Develop Power BI dashboards for IM Program Health Reporting with real-time data integration; Configure permissions, metadata, and governance structures to support official records management; Test and validate solutions with end-users to ensure functionality, usability, and compliance; Provide documentation, training materials, and support for deployment and adoption. Executive Briefings: Prepare briefing materials summarizing progress, risks, and strategic alignment; Deliver regular updates to senior leadership on transformation outcomes and impact; Highlight contributions to Digitization Strategy and TBS digital policy compliance; Present metrics and dashboards demonstrating improved efficiency, transparency, and user experience; Recommend next steps and future opportunities for scaling digital transformation across DKIM. What you must bring to this role Must currently hold a valid Reliability-level security clearance Must have 5 years (60 months) experience within the last 10 years conducting strategic IM analysis in a federal context. Must have 3 years experience in business process analysis and or program design Must have 3 years' experience in the use of M365 suite of products including SharePoint Online and Power Platform Must be willing to work on-site in Ottawa (west) 3 days/week Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr