Power Automate Desktop Specialist
Data Meaning
Power Automate Desktop Specialist
Location: USA, Canada or India
Position Type: Full time and Short Term Position Summary Data Meaning is a front-runner in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics consulting, renowned for our high-quality consulting services throughout the US and beyond. Our expertise lies in delivering tailored solutions in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Project Management. We have a diverse, global team of consultants, all working remotely, embodying a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture. Data Meaning is looking for a Power Automate Desktop (PAD) Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and deploying RPA solutions that streamline manual processes and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves working closely with business and IT teams to understand processes, translate requirements into automations, and support organization-wide adoption of PAD. The specialist will also deliver training, create documentation, ensure stable, well-maintained automation workflows, and lead RPA migration initiatives to Power Automate Desktop. Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and deploy RPA workflows using Power Automate Desktop.
Develop both attended and unattended desktop automations.
Lead migration projects from legacy RPA platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere) to Power Automate Desktop.
Assess existing RPA solutions and create migration roadmaps with minimal business disruption.
Integrate PAD with APIs, databases, cloud services, and on-prem systems.
Analyze and map business processes to identify automation opportunities.
Perform comparative analysis between existing RPA solutions and PAD capabilities to ensure feature parity.
Conduct requirements gathering with business users and IT stakeholders.
Document workflows, technical specifications, migration guides, and user support guides.
Deliver PAD training sessions and support adoption across teams.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automation solutions.
Apply RPA development standards, governance, and best practices.
Report progress, risks, and blockers to project leads or stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Microsoft Certified: (PL 500) Power Automate RPA Developer Associate certification.
Proven experience migrating RPA solutions from other platforms to Power Automate Desktop.
Strong understanding of business processes and automation logic.
Experience with variables, selectors, UI automation, error handling, and integrations in PAD.
Experience with PAD orchestration, machine groups, and centralized bot management.
Familiarity with cloud Power Automate flows.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.
Experience delivering training or workshops.
Preferred
Experience with RPA migration assessment tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of Power Apps, Power BI, and the broader Power Platform ecosystem.
Experience with other RPA tools, especially Automation Anywhere, UiPath, or Blue Prism.
Knowledge of CoE (Center of Excellence) frameworks for RPA governance.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Excellent organization and documentation discipline.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience managing RPA migration timelines and dependencies.
Strong skills in requirements gathering and stakeholder communication.
Clear and consistent progress reporting (status, risks, blockers).
Change management skills to support teams transitioning between RPA platforms.