Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
The Microsoft 365 Governance team is responsible for implementing, maturing, and maintaining the firm's Microsoft 365 governance framework across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, M365 Groups, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Power Platform, and other integrated governance tools. The team manages the full lifecycle of governance from establishing new processes and policies to enhancing and maturing existing controls ensuring the Microsoft 365 environment remains secure, compliant, and scalable. The team also supports platform change management initiatives, drives structured governance programs, and provides Level 3 (L3) support for complex governance and platform escalations.
How You Will Contribute
As a Microsoft Enterprise Solutions Engineer, you will:
- Governance Creation, Implementation & Maturation
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of governance processes and controls
- Build, implement, and iterate automated workflows and governance controls using AvePoint
- Implement and evolve Microsoft Purview solutions (DLP, retention, sensitivity labels, insider risk, data lifecycle).
- Create and maintain governance documentation, knowledge base articles, guides, training materials, and processes
- Contribute to the governance roadmap by identifying gaps, proposing new controls, and driving improvements that mature the overall governance posture
- Governance Operations, BAU & L3 Support
- Provide L3-level support for complex governance solutions & escalations.
- Troubleshoot advanced issues across SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Purview, AvePoint, and Power Platform
- Perform assessments and implement improvements that mature overall workspace quality and reduce sprawl. Operate within Microsoft 365 admin centers (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Entra, Purview) to carry out governance actions.
- Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate governance updates, implementations, and maturity improvements
- Support rollout and adoption of new governance enhancements (AvePoint workflows, Purview controls, admin center changes)
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent governance implementation across regions. Act as an escalation point for governance exceptions, policy interpretations, and access-related issues.
- Reporting, Analysis & Insights
- Build, maintain and monitor dashboards tracking governance metrics, lifecycle status, maturity progress, risk areas, and sprawl reduction.
- Analyze Excel/Power BI/AvePoint/Purview data to generate insights that drive governance improvements
- Provide concise, actionable recommendations and summaries for leadership decision-making.
Qualifications
- 35 years of experience in Microsoft 365 governance and collaboration platforms
- Strong understanding of SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Groups, Entra ID, and related permissions and security concepts
- Hands-on experience in implementing and maturing Microsoft Purview policies, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), retention policies, and sensitivity labeling
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and continuously enhance governance processes, frameworks, and documentation
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 migration initiatives
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for governance implementation, monitoring, and reporting
- Proven experience providing Level 3 (L3) operational support for complex platform and governance-related issues
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data-driven analysis
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
