M365 Platform Architect/ Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented M365 Platform Architect/ Manager to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and transition M365 solutions that meet business needs while ensuring a smooth and secure migration process.

What You'll Be Doing:

• M365 Platform Solutioning: Design and architect comprehensive M365 solutions tailored to meet specific business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Migration Planning and Execution: Lead end-to-end migration efforts in both on-premises and cloud environments, including assessment, planning, and execution of M365 migrations. Ensure minimal disruption and seamless integration with existing systems.
• Transition Management: Oversee the transition process, ensuring that newly implemented M365 solutions are effectively integrated into the organization's workflows. Provide guidance and support to operational teams during and after the transition.
• Proposal Development: Work on creating detailed and compelling proposals for M365 solutions, outlining the benefits, scope, and technical approach.
• Responding to RFPs: Prepare and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), providing comprehensive solutions that meet client needs and align with organizational capabilities.
• Client Presentations: Prepare and present High-Level Designs, clearly explaining the architecture and technical details of proposed solutions.
• Project Leadership: Lead M365 projects from inception to completion, managing all aspects of the project and ensuring successful delivery. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and other relevant departments to understand requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure successful delivery of M365 solutions.
• Secondary M365 Security Expertise: Provide insights and recommendations on M365 security best practices, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into all M365 platform designs and implementations.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of M365 architecture, migration plans, and transition processes. Share knowledge and provide training to team members and end-users as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest M365 developments, trends, and best practices. Identify opportunities for improvement in existing M365 solutions and processes, and implement enhancements where appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as an M365 Platform Architect with a strong background in both on-premises and cloud environments, specializing in migration, solutioning, transitioning, and project leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the M365 ecosystem, including but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related services.
• Secondary expertise in M365 security, including identity management, data protection, and compliance(Purview).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Relevant certifications in M365, such as Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
• Experience in managing large-scale M365 migrations and transitions.
• Familiarity with third-party migration tools and services.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We're driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range:
$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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