Microsoft 365 Lead / Collaboration Architect

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Lead to drive enterprise-wide adoption, governance, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 platform for a large public-sector organization. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for modern workplace transformation initiatives, SharePoint Online migration projects, Teams adoption, Power Platform governance, and AI-driven productivity solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record leading enterprise collaboration and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft 365 adoption and modernization initiatives across multiple departments.

• Drive the migration of on-premises SharePoint environments to SharePoint Online.

• Lead Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online adoption efforts at the departmental and enterprise levels.

• Develop and execute strategies to replace legacy Project Server Online solutions.

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation and administration of the Microsoft 365 environment.

• Communicate Microsoft roadmap updates and emerging technologies to leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Desktop Support teams on Microsoft 365 application support.

• Establish support processes, governance standards, and operational procedures.

• Build and lead a Power Platform development practice and DevOps framework.

• Facilitate Microsoft 365 integrations with business applications and third-party systems.

• Manage licensing and provisioning for premium Microsoft services.

• Lead adoption initiatives for Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot.

• Partner with Security teams on tenant administration, compliance, and governance changes.

• Collaborate with Web, ECM, Infrastructure, and Application teams on SharePoint administration and integrations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting and administering Microsoft 365 environments.

• Strong experience with:

  • Microsoft 365 (M365 / Office 365)

  • SharePoint Online

  • Microsoft Teams

  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

  • Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity tools

• Experience leading enterprise-scale SharePoint migration projects.

• Experience developing governance, adoption, and operational frameworks.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft licensing models and tenant administration.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical teams.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Project Online or Project Server migrations.

• Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) implementation experience.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD processes.

• Experience in government, public sector, or large enterprise environments.

• Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, or Azure.

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Compliance, and Security Center.

Desired Skills

• Microsoft 365 Administration

• SharePoint Online

• Microsoft Teams

• Power Platform

• Power Apps

• Power Automate

• Power BI

• Microsoft Copilot

• GitHub Copilot

• Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Governance & Compliance

• Change Management

• User Adoption

• DevOps

• Enterprise Collaboration