5-7 years of experience in SharePoint Online administration and configuration
Strong understanding of information architecture, taxonomy, and metadata design
Proven expertise in SharePoint migration tools and strategies
Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem integrations (Teams, OneDrive, Viva)
Familiarity with compliance features like retention policies and sensitivity labels
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Demonstrated leadership in client engagement and stakeholder management
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of SharePoint Online solutions for enterprise clients
Translate business requirements into scalable SharePoint architecture
Develop site structures, permissions models, and workflows
Plan and execute migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
Monitor platform health and optimize performance through analytics
Advise clients on content strategy and governance frameworks
Support user adoption through training and change management initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to work with enterprise clients on impactful projects
Access to continuous learning and professional development
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Mentorship opportunities for career growth
Involvement in strategic advisory roles that influence business outcomes
Full Job Description
SharePoint Consultant (Modern Workplace)
Introduction
The SharePoint Consultant leads enterprise clients through the design, deployment, and governance of Microsoft 365 content management solutions-serving as both a technical architect and strategic advisor to modernize collaboration and drive information accessibility at scale. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting capabilities to deliver measurable business outcomes across IT and business teams.
What you'll do
SharePoint Solution Design & Delivery
Lead end-to-end design and implementation of SharePoint Online solutions, including intranets, collaboration portals, and document management systems
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable architecture, aligned with Microsoft 365 best practices
Develop solution components including site structures, permissions models, workflows, and integrations
Plan and execute deployments, migrations (on-prem to cloud), and modernization initiatives
Ensure solutions maintain platform integrity, scalability, and upgrade compatibility
Monitor platform health, performance, and usage analytics to optimize solutions
Implement governance policies including lifecycle management, retention, and access controls
Support operational readiness, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client IT teams
Content Strategy & Information Architecture
Advise clients on enterprise content strategy, governance, and operating models
Design information architecture (IA), taxonomy, and metadata frameworks to improve findability and usability
Conduct current-state assessments of content and site structures to identify optimization opportunities
Define content lifecycle processes, publishing standards, and authoring guidelines
Lead workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on content governance and strategy
Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across IT, business, and leadership teams
Lead discovery sessions, design workshops, and executive readouts
Provide recommendations grounded in Microsoft 365 capabilities and industry best practices
Manage client expectations, risks, and delivery outcomes across engagements
Contribute to proposals, solutioning, and business development activities
Adoption & Change Enablement
Support user adoption strategies including training, communications, and change management planning
Develop enablement materials and best practices for content owners and end users
Drive sustainable adoption through governance, automation, and usability improvements
Skills & Experiences
Core Technical Skills
SharePoint Online administration and configuration
SharePoint site architecture, hub sites, and permissions models
Information architecture (IA), taxonomy, and metadata design
Content management and governance frameworks
SharePoint migration tools and strategies
Microsoft 365 ecosystem: Teams, OneDrive, and Viva integrations
Purview and compliance features: retention policies and sensitivity labels
Power Platform: Power Automate and Power Apps
Microsoft Syntex (SharePoint Premium): AI-powered content processing, document understanding models, content assembly, and Syntex-based governance
Delivery & Architecture
End-to-end solution lifecycle: requirements to design to build to deploy to support
On-premises to cloud migrations and modernization initiatives
Scalable site structure design aligned with enterprise governance standards
Environment governance and lifecycle management
Development concepts: APIs, web parts, and SPFx extensibility
Syntex integration patterns: connecting document understanding, content assembly, and SharePoint Premium services to enterprise content workflows
Consulting & Business Skills
Client engagement leadership and stakeholder management
Workshop facilitation and executive readouts
Business development, solutioning, and proposal support
Change management and user adoption strategy
Translating complex technical concepts into business value
Delivery experience in agile and project-based environments
Key Success Metrics
SharePoint Online deployments delivered end-to-end on time and within scope
Migration success rates from on-premises to cloud environments
User adoption and engagement metrics post-deployment
Governance framework implementations and compliance outcomes
Content findability and usability improvements
Microsoft certifications attained including PL-900 and relevant M365/SharePoint credentials
About you
You bring a balance of technical depth and content strategy expertise, connecting information architecture to business outcomes such as findability, compliance, and productivity
You have experience leading both hands-on delivery and strategic advisory engagements with enterprise clients
You are focused on measurable impact, adoption, and sustainability in every solution you deliver
You possess strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and end-to-end delivery ownership
You are skilled at mentoring and developing junior consultants, sharing knowledge and raising team capability
You demonstrate a mindset of continuous learning, with a commitment to staying current on Microsoft 365 innovation and platform evolution
You hold or are actively pursuing PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals as a foundation certification, alongside Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or equivalent credentials
You have a demonstrated track record of delivering collaboration solutions across enterprise environments, with the ability to present confidently to both technical and business audiences
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