Job description
Encora is looking for a skilled Functional Analyst with 5–9 years of experience in business analysis, functional consulting, or product ownership. This is a fully remote role supporting EST work hours.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), a strong understanding of business process modeling and digital transformation, familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management best practices. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and documentation skills are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Power Platform professional to serve as a hybrid Systems Analyst, Functional Consultant, and Product Owner. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Power Platform solutions—including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse—to support business processes and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines business analysis, product management, and functional consulting skills to translate business needs into scalable and user-friendly digital solutions.
- Product Ownership: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team. Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog in alignment with business goals.
- Own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle of Power Platform-based solutions.
- Conduct stakeholder workshops and gather high-level business needs to shape product features.
- Functional Consulting / Systems Analysis: Analyze existing systems and business processes to identify automation opportunities using Power Platform.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and user stories to communicate functionality.
- Perform gap analysis and recommend configuration/customization strategies.
- Assist in solution architecture and integration planning with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 (if applicable).
- Solution Delivery & Support: Oversee the delivery of Power Platform solutions through Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
- Coordinate UAT, training, and change management activities with end users.
- Monitor performance, collect feedback, and iterate on solution enhancements post go-live.
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and architects to ensure high-quality implementations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate or related certifications.
- Experience with Dataverse, Dynamics 365 CRM, or SharePoint Online.
- Familiarity with governance, security, and ALM within the Power Platform ecosystem.
- Basic knowledge of connectors, APIs, and low-code/no-code development best practices.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
- Self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Passion for user experience and continuous improvement.
Education and Years of Experience:
- 5-9 years of experience
Min Citizenship Status Required: We cannot provide employment sponsorship for this role.
Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position .
Location: Remote, US (EST)
