SharePoint Online Migration & Governance Consultant

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Online Migration & Governance Consultant to support enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SharePoint Online architecture, governance, migration planning, information architecture, provisioning, permissions management, and operational readiness. This role is focused on providing workload-specific expertise for SharePoint Online migrations and platform modernization programs. The consultant will work closely with Microsoft FastTrack teams, business stakeholders, project teams, and global delivery organizations to support migration planning, validation, governance, remediation, and post-migration stabilization activities. The role extends beyond migration support and includes target-state platform implementation, operational readiness, governance, troubleshooting, and ongoing platform optimization.

• Role: SharePoint Online Migration & Governance Consultant
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead SharePoint Online administration, governance, and architecture initiatives.
• Support Microsoft 365 transformation and SharePoint Online migration programs.
• Collaborate with Microsoft FastTrack and project teams to support migration readiness activities.
• Perform SharePoint Online environment assessments and analyze migration readiness reports.
• Interpret assessment findings and provide remediation recommendations for migration blockers and risks.
• Design and implement SharePoint Online information architecture, including sites, hubs, navigation, metadata, and content organization.
• Define governance standards, provisioning models, site lifecycle policies, and operational controls.
• Support content migration planning, migration wave coordination, and migration validation activities.
• Review and validate content structures, permissions, metadata, and site configurations before and after migration.
• Design and implement SharePoint permission models using Microsoft 365 security and compliance best practices.
• Support provisioning and configuration of SharePoint Online sites, hubs, libraries, lists, and collaboration spaces.
• Troubleshoot SharePoint Online issues related to permissions, search, content access, site provisioning, and user experience.
• Develop operational readiness plans, deployment runbooks, and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Microsoft 365 administrators to ensure integrated user experiences.
• Provide technical guidance and best practice recommendations for modern SharePoint architecture and governance.
• Support issue triage, root cause analysis, and incident resolution activities.
• Assist with compliance, records management, retention policies, and information management requirements.
• Monitor migration progress and support validation testing and business acceptance activities.
• Participate in platform implementation initiatives and service improvement programs.
• Provide extended-hours support and follow-the-sun coverage for global migration and operational activities.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in SharePoint administration, architecture, and Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies.
• Strong expertise in SharePoint Online administration, governance, and platform management.
• Extensive experience with SharePoint Online architecture, site design, and modern workplace solutions.
• Proven experience supporting SharePoint Online migration and modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of content migration planning, readiness assessments, and migration validation methodologies.
• Expertise in information architecture, metadata management, taxonomy, content types, and site structures.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing governance frameworks and provisioning standards.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint permissions, access controls, security groups, and compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting migration assessment reports and providing remediation recommendations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 compliance, retention, records management, and information governance capabilities.
• Experience supporting site provisioning, template management, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills within SharePoint Online environments.
• Understanding of OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and integrated Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Experience working alongside Microsoft FastTrack migration engagements.
• Knowledge of modern SharePoint capabilities, communication sites, hub sites, and collaboration solutions.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 environments and global user communities.
• Ability to work effectively within distributed global delivery teams and provide complementary timezone coverage.
• Strong consulting and advisory capabilities with a focus on customer success and adoption.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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