What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Consultant position at Ampcus, Inc?
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Technical Consultant
Location(s): Reston, VA (Remote)
Responsibilites:
* Set up a robust and scalable infrastructure to manage multiple projects effectively.
* Selected Consultant will need technical knowledge of key tools (Power Automate, SharePoint,
1. Power Automate Workflow Setup (estimate 20-30 hours)
a. Key Deliverables:
i. Assess and document priority needs and requirements for workflows
ii. Create and test workflows that integrate Smartsheet tasks with Microsoft Planner and Outlook Calendar for task assignment and visibility
iii. Develop additional flows to automate workstreams between Smartsheet and Microsoft applications, ensuring alignment between project management tools and contributors' primary work tools.
iv. Provide documentation for workflows to ensure ease of maintenance by internal staff
ii. Create and test workflows that integrate Smartsheet tasks with Microsoft Planner and Outlook Calendar for task assignment and visibility
iii. Develop additional flows to automate workstreams between Smartsheet and Microsoft applications, ensuring alignment between project management tools and contributors' primary work tools.
iv. Provide documentation for workflows to ensure ease of maintenance by internal staff
b. Value Add
i. Streamlined task management will enhance visibility and reduce manual overhead for project team and key contributors
1. This will also allow and facilitate tasks being completed on time and proactive schedule management
ii. Automating repetitive processes will allow project managers to focus on higher-value activities
2. SharePoint Site Development (estimate 25 hours)
a. Key Deliverables:
i. Build an organized, user-friendly SharePoint site to serve as a centralized hub for key communications, resources, and portfolio work insights included dashboards and progress reports
ii. Create permissions-based access for ELT and external stakeholders to view high-level portfolio updates while excluding access to operational details.
iii. Train internal staff on basic SharePoint management for future updates
iv. A proposed communications plan and/or norming document to ensure streamlined and updated communications (e.g. newsletters, cadence for updating site pages, etc.)
v. Training materials and assets (videos, one pagers) and to help orient users to Sharepoint site
ii. Create permissions-based access for ELT and external stakeholders to view high-level portfolio updates while excluding access to operational details.
iii. Train internal staff on basic SharePoint management for future updates
iv. A proposed communications plan and/or norming document to ensure streamlined and updated communications (e.g. newsletters, cadence for updating site pages, etc.)
v. Training materials and assets (videos, one pagers) and to help orient users to Sharepoint site
b. Value Add
i. A centralized location will improve transparency and collaboration, reducing time spent searching for resources or updates
ii. This hub will serve as a professional and efficient communication platform for both internal and external stakeholders and will help inform decision making when leaders have real time access to pertinent information w/o having to ask for updates
ii. This hub will serve as a professional and efficient communication platform for both internal and external stakeholders and will help inform decision making when leaders have real time access to pertinent information w/o having to ask for updates
3. Roadmap for Future Improvements (estimate 10 - 15 hours)
a. Key Deliverables:
i. Provide a roadmap identifying potential future enhancements to the infrastructure, focusing on scalability and adaptability to evolving department needs.
ii. Include prioritized recommendations for iterative improvements after the minimum viable product MVP launches
iii. Stakeholder interviews to get insights into pain points and areas for improvement that need to be addressed in future infrastructure considerations
ii. Include prioritized recommendations for iterative improvements after the minimum viable product MVP launches
iii. Stakeholder interviews to get insights into pain points and areas for improvement that need to be addressed in future infrastructure considerations
b. Value Add
i. A forward-looking roadmap ensures the infrastructure remains flexible and supports long-term growth
Key Deliverables:
- Address unforeseen needs or enhancements that may arise during implementation
- Provide advisory or hands-on support to ensure successful delivery of the infrastructure setup
Rationale:
Allows flexibility to accommodate new priorities or technical challenges identified during the project
About you
Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's degree.
* A minimum of 7 years' full-time experience in technical infrastructure automation, project management, management consulting, etc.
* Experience developing an Enterprise Project Management System.
* Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, SmartSheet Microsoft Plannere/Office365 Suite
* Strongly committed to effecient infrastructure for cross team collaboration.
* A problem solver, with excellent judgment and the ability to view situations and issues from multiple perspectives.
* Highly detailed oriented and thorough
* Able to see the big picture through the details and know when appropriate to deploy each perspective.
* Comfortable with accommodating different points of view.
* Clear and compelling in your communications.
* Persuasive and know how to target your presentation style, written or oral, to different audiences.
* A self-starter that thrives in fast-paced environments.
* Highly adaptable to new information, situations, or challenges and can work independently.
* Creative and can come up with fresh approaches to tough business and operational problems.
Allows flexibility to accommodate new priorities or technical challenges identified during the project
About you
Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's degree.
* A minimum of 7 years' full-time experience in technical infrastructure automation, project management, management consulting, etc.
* Experience developing an Enterprise Project Management System.
* Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, SmartSheet Microsoft Plannere/Office365 Suite
* Strongly committed to effecient infrastructure for cross team collaboration.
* A problem solver, with excellent judgment and the ability to view situations and issues from multiple perspectives.
* Highly detailed oriented and thorough
* Able to see the big picture through the details and know when appropriate to deploy each perspective.
* Comfortable with accommodating different points of view.
* Clear and compelling in your communications.
* Persuasive and know how to target your presentation style, written or oral, to different audiences.
* A self-starter that thrives in fast-paced environments.
* Highly adaptable to new information, situations, or challenges and can work independently.
* Creative and can come up with fresh approaches to tough business and operational problems.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.