Power Platform Governance Lead - Erlanger, KY
Power Platform Lead

Description
The Power Platform Lead is accountable for leading and managing ADM’s substantial Microsoft Power Platform estate comprising Applications, Automations, Analytics, AI Bots, and other services.  Microsoft markets these platforms directly to business users, and by default, gives access to O365-licensed users to develop solutions on them.  This poses both advantages (productivity, innovation) and challenges (cost, technical debt, risks) to ADM.  The Power Platform Lead is accountable for tailoring the company’s use of the platform to allow the business to realize value in the platform while limiting the various harms that it can pose.

The Platform Lead will run governance on the platform, manage financial performance of the platform, and ensure the imperatives of security, avoidance of technical debt, and orderly development and operations are enforced. 
The Power Platform Lead will report into ADM’s Cloud CoE and ADM’s Enterprise Architecture practice overall.  The Cloud CoE will identify the imperatives he or she needs to drive out the platform.  In this regard, the Platform will work with Service (Product) Owners for each area of the Platform (BI, Apps, Automation, etc…) to enforce those imperatives. 
This is primarily a governance, management, and leadership position, though knowledge of the technical workloads and platform technologies, development processes and methods, and architecture will also be needed.  The ideal candidate  will combine expertise from business and technical areas.  
This individual will also represent the platform within other governance related groups such as ITAC and the Cloud CoE.   It requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities
General

Build and lead Power Platform CoE comprising Architecture, Data Governance, Access Management, Security, Infrastructure, DnA, and Development ServicesLiaise with Development Services, RPA, Data and Analytics, Digital, Business Services, and OT organizationsGovernanceRepresent Power Platform in Cloud CoEAct as Governance Authority to ensure only appropriate workloads are permitted on the platformManage platform technical debtOversee Platform compliance and reportingOversee Platform securityOversee Platform financials managementStrategyWork with platform technical architect to maintain the platform adoption strategyWork  with the Cloud CoE to ensure strategy aligns with overall cloud strategyWork with Security and various data governance stakeholders to ensure the platform aligns with defined roadmaps and standardsArchitecture/StandardsWorks with platform architect to ensure defined standards and patterns align with platform strategy and other roadmapsAct as “Product Owner” and collaborating with Architecture on capability roadmapsEnsure repos are updated with approved standards and patternsTraining/EnablementReview and align relevant learning and certifications with governance members and delivery teamsOversee GT and non-GT developer/user enablement programsDemand Intake (Application Evaluation/Fit Analysis)Maintain platform fit analysis aligns with platform strategyEvaluate new demand for appropriateness and risk – all platformsPeriodically review existing applications to ensure compliance with current standardsEvaluate new demand for appropriateness and risk – all platformsBe able to say no to inappropriate demand from the business, GT, OT and GBSFinancial RationalizationEstablish and perform ROI Analysis on Application and RPA requestsReview platform costs (including hosting and licensing) to find ways to optimize costs (i.e. removal of unused licenses)Collaborate with EA and Tech Ops on license management and contract renewal supportCollaborate with GT Leadership and Finance to manage platform financials, including show-back and charge-back

Job Requirements

7+ years of IT experienceEither currently have or will have within 8 months:Microsoft Power Platform Certified Developer (and/or)Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solution Architect2+ years of experience working with at least one of the following platforms:Microsoft Power AutomateMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft Power AppsGood understanding of Office365 Technical ArchitectureGood understanding of Power Platform Technical Architecture1+ years of experience working with DevOps technology and methods1+ years of experience working in Agile development methods2+ years of direct or indirect experience in application, data, or security governanceAbility to generate high and low level solution design artifacts involving Cloud ServicesExperience conducting design reviews and architecture reviews involving Application, Integration, and AnalyticsUnderstanding of cloud foundations including security capabilities, network capabilities, and application capabilitiesExperience in IT Financials ManagementUnderstanding of Cloud Financials ManagementSolid understanding of modern data and analytics design patternsSolid grasp of IT governance and controlsKnowledge of Data and Analytics platformsKnowledge of automation platformsStrong interpersonal collaboration skills and ability to work across technology domainsStrong verbal skills and ability to communicate both upward and downExcited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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