NorthHill Technology Resources has an immediate need for a Microsoft Power Platform Project Manager to support a newly awarded Federal Program in Tyson's Corner, VA.  This is a hybrid role, with 1 day onsite in Tysons.  It is direct-hire with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator with a fantastic culture.  Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and the ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance is required.
 

Microsoft Power Platform Project Manager

Department of Education

Tysons Corner, VA

As a Microsoft Power Platform Project Manager, you can expect to:

· Be responsible for leading and managing Power Platform projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and according to client specifications.

· Manage and perform the following tasks throughout the project course for the Microsoft Power Platform:

· Scope and Change Management

· Resource, Time, and Cost Management

· Communication

· Risk and Issue Management

· Project Tracking and Control

· Participate in Discovery Sessions which are used to gather requirements from project stakeholders.

· Lead or assist in steering committee meetings and facilitate communication with all parties involved.

· Support and manage project scope, resources, project schedules, project risks/issues, and expectations.

· Ensure customer satisfaction.

· Work closely with clients and project team to understand business requirements and ensure successful project delivery.

· Ensure adherence to best practices, security guidelines, and compliance requirements.

· Identify opportunities to enhance processes, methodologies, and tools related to Power Platform implementation and support.

· Contribute to the development and refinement of Project Management best practices including the creation of reusable assets, internal knowledge repositories, and team resources.

You're great at...

· Handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

· Managing project scope, budget, and resources effectively

· Understanding change management

· Building relationships with clients and partners through responsiveness, professional communication, and empathetic listening

· Identifying and mitigating project risks, highlighting or escalating concerns to the appropriate resource to keep project on time, on budget, and delivering to the client’s needs.

· Prioritizing tasks and proactively communicating project status, issues, commitments, and risks to project team and clients on a regular basis

· Working in a highly collaborative team environment

· Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.

· Solving complex problems with creative solutions

· Learning new concepts quickly and thoroughly

· Promoting the mission and Shared Values of our company

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree

· 7+ years managing or working within Microsoft CE or Power Platform projects.

· PMP and Scrum Master Certifications required.

· 4+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in a consulting or Professional Services setting

· Experienced supporting federal government contracts.

· Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

· Experience with different SDLC project methodologies (such as agile and waterfall)

· Demonstrated ability to successfully manage project teams.

· Strong understanding of business processes/business process analysis

· Scrum certification is highly desirable.

· Proficiency in MS Project

· Experience in integrating Power Platform with other systems using connectors, APIs, or custom development.

· A passion for Microsoft cloud technologies including Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft 365

· Strong client-facing skills, empathy, and ability to guide clients through challenging problems.