SharePoint and Developer Team Lead at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• Be a trusted advisor in best practise business processes and solutions in Sharepoint. To analyse business processes and map them to the relevant system or provide guidance on new solutions. Be actively involved in identifying process improvements, introducing new solutions to simplify and/or introduce efficiencies, elicit Business Requirements, and designing effective solutions to meet the business requirements.  Work on modifying, configuring and testing the Office 365 environment in support of the business and changing business requirements. This includes day-to-day support fulfilment as well as all aspects of project delivery for Office 365 when required.  Provide a support function, including training and project delivery and project management, depending on the nature of the Business Request/Project.   
• Change Management and Training, inclusive of the development of training material must also be provided when required.

Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma
• Office 365 Certification (an added advantage)

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•  Minimum 7 years Office 365 development, project implementation and support experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide input into Business Applications strategy, Document and Content Management strategy, relevant IT policies and other strategies where relevant.
• Assess and anticipate technology projects and recommend appropriate actions with regards to the roadmap and report as required on all aspects relating to the Applications approved roadmap.
• Perform research and analysis on new technology and best practice business processes within the application team and area of expertise.
• Participate in the technical design review process to ensure high-quality technical designs that adhere to all relevant policies.
• Provide expert technical knowledge and advice on high-level technical problems.
• Provide guidance in areas of expertise within the group for matters relating to Microsoft Suite (including SharePoint and Power Apps).
• Effectively manage all aspects of the business applications team assigned to you including but not limited to service delivery, data management, integrations and document management according to best practice and software standards as defined by AFGRI IT.
• Define requirements, identify solutions to fulfil requirements and resolve issues by means of a business case or product comparison or any other means suitable to the problem at hand as and when required.
• Set-up, facilitate and lead service improvement/’Workshop’ sessions with a range of business stakeholders (incl. process/value stream mapping).
• Optimise system/application performance, efficiency and utilisation, whilst continually aligning to business strategy within budgetary constraints and ensuring fit for purpose and scalability.
• Actively promote and action replacing customisations with standard solutions available within existing applications and drive continuous business alignment through continuous engagement.
• Participate actively in deploying new functionality already available in applications that will add value to the business.
• Ensure effective internal communication on projects and execute projects as agreed with each stakeholder group and against Project Management governance and methodology.
• Effectively manage the project team resources in order to achieve the deliverables.
• Coordinate internal project team members and outsourced vendors in the performance of project tasks in alignment with the project timelines and deliverables.
• Manage employee key performance areas, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations.
• Continuously identify, track, drive and report cost reduction initiatives as input to quarterly reporting.
• Create and obtain approval for business cases for additional spending with clearly defined success metrics and ensure accurate budgeting input into the IT annual budget and manage subsequent application spend against approved budget.
• Identify potential risks in all working environments and report to the appropriate forum and ensure timeous updating or reporting of appropriate Risk Register for all risks identified.
   

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Create and configure new SharePoint sites, libraries, lists and forms
• Must Be able to back up SharePoint sites
• Knowledge of Out of the box features for creating webpages, forms, workflows and more are a must.
•  Need to be able to work with Business Connectivity Services, Master Pages, Apps, Page Layouts, User Store, Web Parts, Windows Workflow Foundation, SharePoint Ribbon, etc.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Object Model (OM) and SharePoint Designer 2010/2013
• Experience in working with the following applications:
  •     Visio
  •     InfoPath 2010 / 2013
• Must be able to train users and document processes
• Knowledge of other content management systems
• Business process knowledge including the ability to document these processes.  
• Excellent working knowledge of business processes and agricultural business systems where applicable  
• Ability to create integrated system structures and work practices for self and team 
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment for self and teams 
• Demonstrated skill in managing the development of optimal business systems. 
• Ability to communicate concepts in a concise and eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate 
• Excellent experience in informational technology disciplines, e.g., system design, development, implementation, software applications and integrations, production operations, quality assurance and systems management, user support principles and practices, eg Software Development Life Cycle 
• Knowledge of new technologies (in relevant field) and maintaining and staying abreast of updates and changes and making the appropriate recommendations 
• Excellent MS Office 365 skills 
• Experience in implementing quality guidelines, standards and procedures and alignment with external and internal teams  
• Excellent experience in consulting and influencing stakeholders as and when required 
• Sound decision-making ability 
• Excellent administration skills 
• Strong negotiation skills 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and Priority Management
• Stress Tolerance, Perseverance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Thoroughness, Quality consciousness, Attention to detail, Initiative and Integrity
• Customer Orientation, Team Player
• Analytical / problem-solving ability
• Professional at all times when dealing with clients
• Ensure strong engagements with existing and prospective clients/business units
• Conflict management 
• Assertiveness 
• Exceptional problem management skills by fostering innovation and a common-sense approach 
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to discern urgent situations and prioritise accordingly 
• Ability to build collaborative relationships 
• Strong team player 
• High level of attention to detail and quality driven 
• A strong proponent for change 
• Detail-oriented 
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen to understand  
• Analytical / problem-solving ability  
• High level of integrity and reliability  
• Creative and forward-thinking