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Robert Half · 3 days ago

Microsoft Project/Power Platform Consultant

Robert Half is seeking a Microsoft-focused consultant to design, configure, and implement a Project Portfolio Management solution centered on Microsoft Project. The role involves hands-on technical work focused on platform configuration, workflow design, resource management, and system integration to support Project Managers and PMO teams post go-live.

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Cory Sholl
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Responsibilities

Configure & Deploy Microsoft Project PPM
Stand up Microsoft Project Online, Project Server, or Project for the Web
Build portfolio structures, standardized project templates, governance models, and lifecycle workflows
Configure PWA (custom fields, views, permissions, workflows)
Enable Scalable PMO Workflows
Design intake, approval, and execution workflows tied to project quotes/estimates
Define role-based access, handoff processes, and post–go-live operating procedures
Establish enterprise resource pools, capacity planning, and portfolio visibility
Integrate with ERP & Automate
Define and document integrations between Microsoft Project PPM and ERP (e.g., NetSuite)
Partner with automation engineers to build integrations using Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps/Functions, APIs, or middleware
Ensure data alignment across systems (projects, resources, financials)
Enable portfolio, resource, and performance reporting with Power BI
Provide leadership dashboards on portfolio health and resource utilization

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectPPM toolingERP integrationPower PlatformAPI understandingStakeholder communicationChange enablementDocumentation skills

Required

Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Project Online, Project Server, or Project for the Web
Strong PPM/PMO tooling background: templates, governance, workflows, permissions, PWA configuration
Experience integrating Microsoft platforms with ERP or enterprise systems (NetSuite preferred)
Working knowledge of the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI; Azure Logic Apps/Functions a plus)
Comfort collaborating with automation/integration teams; solid API/middleware understanding
Excellent documentation, stakeholder communication, and change enablement skills

Preferred

Experience establishing enterprise resource pools and capacity planning
Prior success enabling PMs to manage projects post–go-live (training, SOPs, role-based access)
Background in portfolio governance, data quality, and “single source of truth” design

Company

Robert Half

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H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (1)
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2021 (18)
2020 (22)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Keith Waddell
President and CEO
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Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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