Digital Workplace Architect / Product Owner

Description
What you do:
Own the M365 E5 platform architecture - acting as product owner for the platform; setting the technology standards, configuration governance, and roadmap in collaboration with IT Security, Infrastructure, and Digital Workplace Engineering
Define and maintain a prioritised platform backlog - translating business requests, security requirements, and Microsoft product updates into a clear, sequenced roadmap that stakeholders can understand and hold the team accountable to
Lead the end-user automation programme - identifying high-value repetitive workflows across the business and working with teams to build and adopt Power Automate flows, Power Apps, and native M365 automation capabilities that return time to employees
Architect and govern Defender for Office 365 and Entra ID P2 - Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management - to reduce attack surface while maintaining a seamless sign-in experience for all users
Design and deliver adoption programmes that maximise return on the E5 licence investment - working with HR, Communications, and business leads to build digital capability and drive measurable changes in how people work
Govern E5 licensing - track utilisation, identify optimisation opportunities, and provide quarterly reporting to IT leadership on licence spend vs. capability activation to eliminate waste
Partner with the Digital Workplace Engineering team to ensure platform architectural decisions translate into reliable, well-supported operational services - bridging the gap between roadmap and day-to-day administration
Maintain awareness of the Microsoft product roadmap and translate upcoming changes into proactive platform recommendations for leadership - preventing surprises and identifying capabilities before the business asks for them
Skills
Architecture, Solution architecture, Microsoft, Azure, Cloud, Security policy, m365
Top Skills Details
Architecture,Solution architecture,Microsoft,Azure,Cloud,Security policy,m365
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Are you excited by the opportunity to shape how a global workforce collaborates, automates their work, and gets more done with modern technology? In this role you will act as the product owner for the client's Microsoft 365 E5 platform - setting the technology architecture, owning the roadmap, and making the platform decisions that determine how thousands of employees work every day. You will translate business needs into platform strategy, ensuring every capability investment is deliberate, governed, and delivers measurable value.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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