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Job Title: Web Systems Engineer/Senior Intranet Specialist Job Location: Atlanta, GA Hybrid Duration: 1 Year Contract The Senior Intranet Specialist will manage the current intranet and/or lead the project to build a new intranet. For all stages of the intranet's development, this person will work closely with the different stakeholders in External Affairs, Departments & Information Technology with responsibility for recommending the overall visual design, site navigation, site content, engagement and training of users, coordination with key stakeholders and oversight of the technology. Primary responsibilities Responsible to lead the effect to develop functional & technical specification for the Intranet Project. Conduct research to understand intranet user needs Lead efforts to create and maintain a sound site navigation (information architecture) Coordinate with External Affairs to manage the homepage to maintain a proper balance of content and tools Coordinate with External Affairs to oversee authoring and proper use of online channels for official company news Lead projects to improve sections of the intranet or deliver new tools through the intranet Monitor user-generated content for appropriateness Monitor site analytics and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) Technology: The underlying hardware and software Creation of requirements/specifications to deploy on Sitecore & SharePoint platforms. Ensure proper coordination between the IT Department and intranet software vendors Understand the basic technology platforms at play Liaise with the IT Department and software vendors on technical questions of implementation and upgrades Manage common administrative tasks in the intranet software, or liaise with IT staff around those tasks including but not limited to Security. Engagement: Interaction with users and stakeholders Coordinate oversight and planning bodies Manage the core implementation team Work closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs and involve them in planning and problem solving (including Communications, IT, HR, Risk and Legal, as well as executives and administrative staff) Coordinate the efforts of central content owners Involve users in structured design and planning activities Communicate actively with all main stakeholder and user groups Support intranet group owners in maintaining active communities Provide introductions and training to users of all different levels (including average users, content owners, news authors, group owners) Administrative responsibilities Engage stakeholders as necessary for implementing certain development, planning and design activities Maintain the intranet project budget Qualifications & skills 5 years of experience managing and implementing intranets or collaboration software such as Sitecore and MS SharePoint. Sitecore Certified and or MS SharePoint Certified Understanding of top-level business strategies and organizational structures Project management experience Excellent verbal & written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong leadership skills to coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy Highly experienced with Office applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software High level of comfort with social software and other web-based technologies