Senior Microsoft M365 Consultant

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Consultant to support the design, implementation, migration, optimisation and governance of enterprise Microsoft platforms. The successful candidate will possess broad technical expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and be comfortable operating across architecture, engineering, consulting and delivery activities. The role will support client-facing transformation programmes ranging from tenant consolidations and divestitures through to modern workplace, security, compliance and cloud adoption initiatives. The consultant will be expected to engage directly with business and technical stakeholders, lead workshops, produce technical designs and execute complex implementation activities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 projects within enterprise environments. Experience supporting M&A, divestiture, tenant-to-tenant migration or transformation programmes. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation capabilities. Ability to operate independently across both consulting and hands-on technical delivery activities. Experience producing formal architecture and design documentation. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience working within regulated or large-scale enterprise environments. Experience with Azure infrastructure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Nerdio and Microsoft Purview is highly desirable. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Lead discovery, assessment and architecture workshops across Microsoft technology domains. Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions aligned to business and technical requirements. Deliver tenant migrations, consolidations and divestiture-related separation activities. Configure and optimise Microsoft 365 services including identity, collaboration, security and compliance capabilities. Produce High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), implementation plans and operational documentation. Lead technical workstreams and provide subject matter expertise throughout project delivery. Perform platform health assessments and develop remediation and optimisation recommendations. Support migration activities including identity, mail, collaboration, endpoint and data migration initiatives. Advise clients on Microsoft licensing, governance, security and operational best practice. Work collaboratively with project managers, architects, security consultants and client stakeholders. Identify technical risks, dependencies and constraints and develop appropriate mitigation plans. Support service transition activities and handover into operational support teams. The consultant is expected to support projects involving: Microsoft 365 tenant separations and mergers. Exchange Online and Teams migrations. SharePoint Online information architecture redesign. Microsoft Purview compliance implementations. Identity and access transformation programmes. Azure Virtual Desktop and modern workplace deployments. Azure landing zone and cloud platform design. Security and compliance remediation programmes. Operational service transition and managed service onboarding. PERSON SPECIFICATION Strong consulting and communication skills. Comfortable engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders. Able to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. Self-motivated and delivery focused. Strong documentation and presentation capabilities. Methodical approach to governance, risk management and technical assurance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.