Senior Business Controls Automation Consultant

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
The Vendor Management Enablement (VME) team, in Business Controls, serves as a strategic support function for the Vendor Management Organization. This team ensures that the Vendor Management Organization is equipped with standardized processes, procedures, training, and automation tools to drive efficiency and simplify vendor management practices.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Vendor Automation Specialist to join our team and drive automation initiatives across business processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools-PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and Power BI, Alteryx, Python, or SQL-and other data and automation tools with a strong understanding of how to streamline workflows, improve data visibility, and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:

• Data Automation: Automate recurring reports, dashboards, and data validation processes.
• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain custom business applications using PowerApps to meet organizational needs
• Workflow Automation: Implement automation of workflows and system integrations through PowerAutomate to streamline processes
• Data Visualization: Create and manage interactive dashboards and reports with Power BI to support data-driven decision-making
• Collaboration: Partner closely with business units to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions, data models and reporting standards.
• Governance and Security: Ensure that developed solutions are scalable, secure, and adhere to IT governance policies
• Issue Resolution: monitor data quality, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation tools and data integrations to maintain smooth operations
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of processes, configurations, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and consistency
• Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing assistance to end-users regarding Power Platform solutions to maximize adoption and effectiveness

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data and Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in data automation, data engineering, IT product management, automation, or related business intelligence roles.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or data transformation and analysis and building reports and dashboards in PowerBI, or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with Microsoft Power Platform tools-PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and Power BI.
• PowerApps certification.
• Experience working with vendor management and contract management processes.
• Experience with third party management software (Sirion, Icertis, etc.)

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $76,500 to $102,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$76,500 to $102,000
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