Digital Foundations Platform Owner

State of North Carolina•1915 Health Services Way Wake, NC

3d•$81,504 - $122,256•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform System Owner to lead the management and strategic oversight of our Microsoft Power Platform environment. This is a non-managerial position focused on platform ownership and governance. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert and steward of the Power Platform for NC DHHS, ensuring that Power Platform solutions are implemented effectively, securely, and in alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. This position will combine technical administration with strategic guidance – acting as both a “guardian of the platform” and an “enablement coach” to help our teams innovate while adhering to governance policies. You will work closely with IT, security, business stakeholders, and vendors to establish best practices, optimize licensing and solution costs, and drive the successful adoption of the Power Platform across the agency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in systems software programming OR Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in systems software programming OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, premium connectors, and related services) in developing and managing business solutions.
Proven ability to design, implement, and support end-to-end complex Power Platform solutions.
Demonstrated experience administering Power Platform environments, monitoring usage and health, and enforcing compliance with organizational policies.
Experience optimizing license and capacity needs for cost-effective use in an enterprise setting.
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams (IT, security, business units, project management, vendors) to provide guidance, advocate for best practices, and drive platform adoption.

Responsibilities

Lead the management and strategic oversight of the Microsoft Power Platform environment.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and steward of the Power Platform for NC DHHS.
Ensure Power Platform solutions are implemented effectively, securely, and in alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
Combine technical administration with strategic guidance.
Act as both a “guardian of the platform” and an “enablement coach” to help teams innovate while adhering to governance policies.
Work closely with IT, security, business stakeholders, and vendors to establish best practices.
Optimize licensing and solution costs.
Drive the successful adoption of the Power Platform across the agency.