Power Platform SME

Job Title: Power Platform SME / Lead (US-Based) Experience Range: 10–17 Years Location: Collegeville, PA Employment Type: Contract Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Lead to support our global rollout of a critical business application. This role will be primarily focused on collaborating with our Italian development team, capturing Voice of Customer (VOC) inputs from US business stakeholders, and providing hands-on technical leadership through design, development, testing, and post-go-live support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who thrives in an Agile environment and can bridge the gap between technical execution and business requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with US business stakeholders to gather and translate Voice of Customer (VOC) requirements into functional and technical specifications. • Collaborate closely with the Italian project team to ensure alignment across design, development, and deployment activities. • Lead and contribute to the design, configuration, and customization of applications built on the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and SharePoint). • Support user acceptance testing (UAT), manage feedback cycles, and ensure successful adoption of the solution. • Provide hypercare and post-go-live support to ensure smooth transition and stabilization of the application. • Operate within an Agile delivery model, participating in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and stand-ups. • Act as a technical mentor and SME for internal teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in Power Platform development and governance. • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data governance, and architecture standards. Technical Skill Set Required: • Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) – strong hands-on experience in building and managing applications. • Power Automate – deep expertise in automating workflows and business processes. • Power BI – ability to design, develop, and optimize reports and dashboards. • SharePoint Online – proficiency in integrating and extending Power Platform solutions with SharePoint. • Experience with Dataverse and Microsoft 365 ecosystem integration is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and lifecycle management in Power Platform. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline. • 10–17 years of total IT experience, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Power Platform technologies. • Demonstrated success in multi-region application rollouts and stakeholder collaboration across time zones. • Excellent communication skills and ability to act as a liaison between business and technical teams. • Microsoft certifications such as PL-400 (Power Platform Developer), PL-600 (Solution Architect), or PL-900 (Fundamentals) are a plus.