Application Specialist, Microsoft Modern Workplace

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 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 are appropriate and that they are within expectations.
• Be responsible of documentation, delivery and regular revision for new and existing applications that are 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 the full spectrum 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 what is happening in the external market and how to make Technology a differentiator.

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