M365 Platform Solutions Manager at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Lansing, Michigan

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Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Job Description:







We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Solutions Manager to oversee implementation, management and optimization of solutions across our digital platforms, including not limited to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. This role will also champion our Citizen Development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital transformation, low-code development, and collaboration tools, with a focus on driving business solutions and enhancing productivity.

• Assist with governance, innovation and continuous improvement
  
  

• Manage, evolve and implement new governance polices for digital platforms, including not limited to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot, to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  
  

• Oversee the configuration and maintenance of M365 applications, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Automate, Power Apps, Planner, MS Forms, ensuring efficient and secure operations.
  
  

• Stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations for digital platforms, including not limited to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot, and assist in leading initiatives to incorporate new features and capabilities to drive productivity and business value.
  
  

• Assist with strategic and tactical technology projects as required
  
  

• Develop and execute strategies for the implementation and management for digital platforms, including not limited to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.
  
  

• Apply technical proficiencies in cloud systems defined project objectives.
  
  

• Adhere to defined project management guidelines including scoping, capacity planning, time entry, KPI's, milestones and dashboarding to keep leadership informed on status.
  
  

• Assist with AI integrations and management
  
  

• Oversee integration of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, into existing platforms.
  
  

• Ensure successful implementation and alignment with organizational goals.
  
  

• Champion Citizen Development
  
  

• Encourage and support team members in creating their own business applications using low-code/no-code development tools.
  
  

• Team leadership and performance management
  
  

• Lead, mentor and motivate a team to achieve their goals and improve performance.
  
  

• Professional development
  
  

• Integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate
  
  

• Accept opportunities to represent the firm through internal assignments
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  
  

• 7-10 years of experience required, with strong knowledge of digital technologies.
  
  

• Experience with Power Platform, PowerShell, Entra ID and Microsoft Graph API.
  
  

• Proficiency in implementing governance, compliance policies and provisioning processes.
  
  

• Experience with governance tools such as ShareGate, SharePoint Advanced Management, Microsoft Purview and ProvisionPoint.
  
  

• Ability to prioritize, be attentive to details, and maintain confidentiality, while providing exceptional client service and quality.
  
  

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills, along with organizational, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills, written and verbal communication skills
  
  

• A sense of urgency and a commitment to quality and timely completion of projects
  
  

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