Microsoft Lead Business Consultant

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Business Consultant to join our Microsoft team.  

Job Overview:

The role of the Microsoft Senior Business Consultant is for individuals passionate about identifying and delivering the right business solution for each client. Our Senior Business Consultants have a keen business orientation with an understanding of how Microsoft technologies can be effectively applied to meet a variety of business needs. As a Microsoft Senior Business Consultant, specializing in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform, you will play a key role on project teams by researching, designing, and implementing modern collaboration solutions for our customers.

Our Microsoft Senior Business Consultants fill a number of different roles on our project teams working with a variety of Microsoft technologies for a wide range of clients. The specific responsibilities vary for each client and each project. Key to the success of our Microsoft Senior Business Consultants is the willingness and desire to quickly learn the client’s industry and the unique requirements of each engagement and to fill whatever role may be required to best support our client’s needs. 

A Microsoft Senior Business Consultant thrives in challenging environments and accomplishes difficult assignments without significant supervision and instruction. Our Consultants can handle the stress of being accountable for delivery and: complete goals on time, practice strong attention to detail, persevere through tough obstacles, and do not get easily discouraged.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools 
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements from legacy systems and assisting with the design of modern M365 solutions. Example solutions include, SharePoint Online modern intranets, document management using SharePoint Online and SharePoint Premium, forms modernization, and workflow automation. 
• Functional knowledge of Power Platform, specifically Power Apps and Power Automate. 
• Proven track record consulting with enterprise clients, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Experience driving user adoption and change management initiatives, including crafting training and communications artifacts.
• Ability to create compelling end-user materials and deliver engaging workshops.

Preferred skills and education:
 

• Experience with data migration and legacy system modernization a huge plus 
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications such as PL-900, PL-200, MS-700, MS-102

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. 

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

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As a Microsoft Business Consultant, you will work closely with customer stakeholders to uncover both explicit and implicit business requirements, educate them on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform best practices, and collaborate with project teams to modernize legacy systems. Your role will be critical in designing, testing, and implementing solutions that deliver measurable business value and align with strategic goals. 

• Lead client engagements including meetings, workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions to understand goals, processes, and pain points, translating them into actionable business requirements.
• Gather and analyze business requirements to define transformation strategies using modern Microsoft technologies like M365, SharePoint Online, and Power Platform.
• Educate clients on M365 capabilities, benefits, and limitations to assist the project team in tailoring solutions that align with their unique business goals.
• Facilitate product demonstrations and future-state visioning exercises to bring requirements to life and inspire stakeholder alignment.
• Define functional specifications including workflows and business processes to support strategic and operational needs on the Microsoft platform.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into effective technology strategies and working solutions.
• Support user acceptance testing by developing test scripts, leading execution, and assisting with training and adoption activities.
• Deliver tailored training sessions and workshops to end users, site owners, and business champions, promoting best practices and responsible adoption.
• Create documentation including detailed requirements, user stories, guides, and knowledge articles to support stakeholder understanding and client self-sufficiency.
• Continuously learn and adapt by staying current on emerging Microsoft 365 and Power Platform features, trends, and best practices.