Key Accountabilities

· Working alongside a group of Platform SMEs to maintain and optimize the M365 platform.

· Support and take ownership of M365 platform related initiatives spanning different technologies (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive etc.)

· Working with an Agile attitude. In particular, the adoption of Azure DevOps (ADO) and participation in a scrum framework.

· Deputize and support the Platform Lead in managing a group of Platform SMEs, providing guidance and support to team members along with fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

· Help resolve any intensified tasks raised from the platform squad members.

· Support the Platform Lead with monitoring and optimizing the work carried out by the platform squad, assisting with sprint review, sprint planning and daily stand ups.

· Support the facilitation of sprint planning meetings to define sprint goals, select backlog items, and assign tasks to team members.

· Collaborate with partners to prioritize and refine backlog items for upcoming sprints.

· Helping to maintain a healthy backlog of platform activities, ensuring that it is well-defined, prioritized, and groomed regularly. Work with partners to gather requirements and refine backlog items, as necessary.

· Complete assigned backlog items during monthly sprints.

· Work with other platform squad members on backlog items during monthly sprints.

Essential Experience and Education

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

· Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information systems or a numerate degree

· Proven experience in relevant field.

· Highly proficient in M365 products such as SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams. The ideal candidate should not feel the need to be an SME in all areas but should have a strong expertise in SharePoint Online / Teams Voice with additional minor knowledge and experience in other related technologies.

· Proficient in information management, including tools such SharePoint and OneDrive, with a keen awareness of data policies.

· Understands Agile methodology, experience with working in sprints.

· Capable of organizing work for his team.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience with Copilot is highly desirable.

· Innovative and creative attitude and proactively seeks out opportunities to push boundaries.

· Strong interpersonal skills across with the ability to talk to technical and non-technical audiences.

· Strong Communications skills and a high ‘EQ’ with the ability to operate across complex business environments and partners up to senior executive level