Business Analyst Microsoft IA & Power Platform (H/F)
Exakis Nelite · Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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- On site
- Full-time
- €60,000 / year
- Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Job highlights
- Analyze business needs for Microsoft AI solutions.
- Develop innovative digital solutions for clients.
- Facilitate workshops and translate needs into use cases.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams.
- Stay updated on Microsoft AI and automation trends.
About the role
Job Description
Exakis Nelite, an entity of the Magellan Partners group, is the leading independent Microsoft pure-player partner in France, with the ambition to become the leading European and Francophone African partner through its strong presence in Morocco.
Born from the merger of two leading specialists in Microsoft solutions integration, we combine technical and functional expertise to concretely address tomorrow's challenges: acceleration of digital transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Data, transformation towards Azure cloud, Cognitive Services…
By joining the Exakis Nelite community in one of our 12 agencies (680 employees), you will become part of a passionate team involved in the most innovative projects. You will join a structure built around values focused on its employees: collective intelligence, conviviality, and benevolence.
About the Role
Join the AI Business Solutions Service Line at the Lyon agency within a multidisciplinary team (Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Change Managers, Technical Experts, Developers), focused on digital projects related to creating Business value for our major clients, through Microsoft Artificial Intelligence solutions (Copilot) and process automation (Power Platform).
Your Missions:
- Analyze, challenge, and transform business needs into innovative, scalable, and adopted Microsoft digital solutions.
- Facilitate business workshops to understand challenges, pain points, and opportunities.
- Translate needs into concrete use cases around AI, automation, and Power Platform.
- Qualify value, estimate ROI, and prioritize use cases based on impact, feasibility, and effort.
- Create as-is / to-be process maps and identify optimization, automation, or innovation levers.
- Co-construct implementation roadmaps and make decisions based on MVP and continuous improvement logic.
- Participate in functional design (Copilot agents, workflows, apps, automations) and collaborate with technical teams.
- Write clear functional specifications and define business rules, user journeys, and acceptance criteria.
- Monitor implementation, ensure business alignment, and support change management with pedagogical guidance.
- Define and track KPIs, analyze actual usage, and propose continuous optimizations.
- Challenge business requests and propose innovative and differentiating uses of Microsoft technologies.
- Work in agile mode (Scrum, MVP, iterative) and contribute to the continuous improvement of practices.
- Maintain active vigilance on Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and the Microsoft AI ecosystem, and share useful updates with teams and clients.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+4/5) in IT, UX, digital project management, or innovation.
- Strong experience (5-8 years) in Business Analysis focusing on Microsoft solutions (Power Platform, M365, AI, Copilot, automation, process digitalization).
- Proven mastery of functional workshops around Microsoft solutions (Power Apps, Automate, M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Dataverse, Azure AI, etc.), requirements gathering and formalization in Microsoft Cloud environments.
- Microsoft certifications (AB-900, AB-730, AB-731, PL-900, PL-100/PL-200, AI-900, etc.) or PSM/PSPO or ECBA/IIBA certifications are a plus.
- Aptitude for AI and automation, good understanding of capabilities and limitations, ability to prototype in low code/no code, to create simple or intermediate agents.
- Active listening, rigor, and autonomy, with a consulting and innovative mindset.
- Pedagogical skills and good communication.
- Fluent English is essential (international context).
- Knowledge of Klaxoon, Miro, Confluence, Figma, Jira, or other collaborative tools will be appreciated.
Additional Information
- The Perks:
- 🚀 Community: Be an integral part of a community of enthusiasts to continue learning daily from the best in the Microsoft universe.
- 💰 Profit Sharing, Incentive Bonuses, and Holiday Bonuses.
- 🏡 Flexible Remote Work: An agreement for 2 days of remote work per week.
- 🍽️ Edenred+ Restaurant Vouchers: €9.30 per working day.
- 💊 Family Health Insurance.
- 🚴🏼♀️ Sustainable Mobility Package: up to €400 per year.
- 🌐 Early access to new technologies #M'GPT #Copilot and the highest levels of Microsoft certifications!
Key skills/competency
- Business Analysis
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Copilot
- Process Automation
- Digital Transformation
- Agile Methodologies
- Functional Specifications
- Change Management
- Microsoft Ecosystem
Skills & topics
- Business Analyst
- Microsoft
- Power Platform
- AI
- Copilot
- Automation
- Digital Transformation
- Agile
- Functional Analysis
- M365
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Microsoft AI, Power Platform, and Business Analysis.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your ability to analyze needs and translate them into digital solutions.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with Microsoft technologies and agile methodologies.
- Understand the culture: Research Exakis Nelite's values and their focus on collaboration and innovation.
Technical preparation
Master Power Platform tools: Power Apps, Automate.,Understand AI capabilities: Copilot, Azure AI.,Practice requirements gathering and documentation.,Familiarize with low-code/no-code prototyping.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex business problem you solved.,How do you handle conflicting stakeholder needs?,Explain a time you drove innovation.,How do you stay updated with new tech?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key Microsoft technologies for this Business Analyst role at Exakis Nelite?
- This Business Analyst position at Exakis Nelite focuses on Microsoft AI solutions like Copilot and Copilot Studio, alongside process automation tools within the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate). Experience with Azure AI and Dataverse is also highly relevant.
- What is the expected experience level for the Business Analyst position at Exakis Nelite?
- Exakis Nelite is seeking a Business Analyst with a strong experience of 5-8 years, specifically in Business Analysis related to Microsoft solutions such as Power Platform, M365, AI, Copilot, automation, and process digitalization.
- Does Exakis Nelite offer flexible work arrangements for this Business Analyst role?
- Yes, Exakis Nelite offers a flexible remote work policy, allowing for 2 days of remote work per week for this Business Analyst position.
- What kind of client projects can I expect as a Business Analyst at Exakis Nelite?
- As a Business Analyst at Exakis Nelite in Lyon, you will work on digital projects for major clients, focusing on creating business value through Microsoft AI and automation solutions.
- Are Microsoft certifications required for the Business Analyst role at Exakis Nelite?
- While not strictly required, Microsoft certifications such as AB-900, AB-730, AB-731, PL-900, PL-100/PL-200, AI-900, or IIBA certifications are considered a plus for this Business Analyst position.
- What is the primary focus of the AI Business Solutions Service Line at Exakis Nelite?
- The AI Business Solutions Service Line at Exakis Nelite, and this Business Analyst role within it, is dedicated to leveraging Microsoft's AI and automation capabilities to drive digital transformation and create business value for their clients.
- What are the soft skills important for a Business Analyst at Exakis Nelite?
- For this Business Analyst role at Exakis Nelite, important soft skills include active listening, rigor, autonomy, a consulting and innovative mindset, pedagogical skills, and good communication, alongside fluent English.