Product Specialist

Overview

Our client, a leading organization dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement, is seeking a talented individual to join their team. Partnering with Aquent, this role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s DEI Department’s efficiency and digital capabilities by optimizing critical business processes and enhancing internal collaboration platforms. You will be instrumental in driving innovation, streamlining workflows, and delivering tangible improvements that contribute directly to the success and strategic goals of a forward-thinking enterprise.

**The Impact You’ll Make**

As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our client operates, leveraging your expertise in process analysis and SharePoint development to transform complex challenges into elegant, efficient solutions. You will be at the forefront of improving operational effectiveness, ensuring that programs and initiatives are supported by robust, user-friendly digital tools. Your work will directly enhance productivity, foster better decision-making through insightful data, and empower teams across the organization with cutting-edge digital solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting mark on an organization committed to continuous growth and innovation.

**What You’ll Do**

* Identify, analyze, and implement new processes, procedures, and guidelines to significantly improve efficiency, workflow, and productivity across various programs.
* Conduct comprehensive analyses of current business processes, meticulously mapping workflows and pinpointing areas for strategic improvement.
* Design, develop, and maintain dynamic SharePoint solutions, including creating and configuring sites, lists, libraries, workflows, and custom web parts to meet specific business needs.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of existing practices and procedures, providing data-driven recommendations for enhancements.
* Develop, review, and update processes, procedures, and guidelines to bolster operational effectiveness and efficiency for key initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with team members to gather and analyze viable, complete, and accurate data, information, and resources.
* Create and customize engaging SharePoint sites, focusing on intuitive layouts, navigation, branding, and content structures.
* Develop and implement automated workflows within SharePoint to streamline business processes, including approvals, task assignments, and data routing.
* Design and build custom web parts and features to enhance functionality and present dynamic information on SharePoint pages.
* Create and manage custom SharePoint lists and document libraries, ensuring appropriate data types, metadata, and robust security settings.
* Track, report, and synthesize data from diverse sources to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive reports, utilizing data visualization tools to present findings and trends in a clear, actionable manner for stakeholders.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytics, process improvement, or operational enhancements.
* Strong expertise in utilizing MS Excel and Visio for data analysis and process mapping.
* Working knowledge and practical experience with SharePoint applications, including site creation, list/library management, and basic workflow development.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft Office applications.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Advanced computer skills, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of tackling intricate challenges.
* Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
* Advanced skills in data tracking, management, and reporting, utilizing tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms.
* Experience with data synthesis, interpretation, and the ability to present compelling insights to diverse audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to create and manage automated data collection and reporting workflows within SharePoint or other platforms.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
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