Digital Automation Specialist - Power Automate / PowerBI

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on Digital Solutions & Process Automation Specialist to support enterprise process improvement and digitization initiatives across multiple business functions.

This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying business solutions utilizing Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools. The successful candidate will work directly with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and other departments to transform manual, paper-based, and email-driven processes into streamlined digital workflows.

This position goes beyond simple form conversion. The primary objective is to simplify and standardize processes, automate routine tasks, enhance visibility and reporting, improve data quality and controls, and reduce administrative effort throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Process Automation & Solution Development

• Design, develop, and implement workflow solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Convert manual forms, paper-based processes, spreadsheets, and email-driven approvals into scalable digital workflows.
• Create user-friendly applications and electronic forms utilizing Microsoft Power Apps.
• Develop automated approval workflows, task routing, notifications, reminders, escalations, and status tracking processes.
• Leverage SharePoint Lists and Microsoft 365 technologies to securely capture, store, and manage workflow data.
• Establish automated audit trails, approval histories, timestamps, and compliance documentation where required.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to eliminate unnecessary steps rather than simply replicating current methods in a digital format.

Business Process Analysis & Solution Design

• Collaborate with process owners and end users to understand current workflows, operational challenges, business requirements, and control needs.
• Document existing processes and translate business requirements into effective digital solutions.
• Work with project leaders and functional stakeholders to design future-state workflows that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify additional high-volume, labor-intensive, or repetitive processes suitable for automation.
• Recommend improvements that enhance visibility, consistency, operational efficiency, and internal controls.

Testing, Deployment & User Adoption

• Develop and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) plans prior to solution deployment.
• Troubleshoot workflow and application issues and implement enhancements based on user feedback.
• Support implementation and transition activities to ensure successful adoption of new solutions.
• Develop process documentation, standard operating procedures, and user work instructions.
• Deliver training and support to employees utilizing newly implemented solutions.
• Ensure solutions are sustainable, maintainable, and scalable for long-term use.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into workflow performance, processing volume, cycle times, and outstanding actions.
• Establish baseline measurements and track the impact of implemented solutions, including productivity gains and cycle-time reductions.
• Maintain and prioritize a pipeline of automation and digitization opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to replicate successful solutions across multiple functions or locations.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process evaluation and optimization.