The SharePoint Migration Expert will plan, execute, and support the migration from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption. This position requires strong technical skills in SharePoint, M365, migration tools, and PowerShell, as well as excellent project coordination abilities.
What You Will Do
- Plan and execute migration from SharePoint on-premises (2013/2016) to SharePoint Online (M365).
- Assess environments, create migration roadmaps, and lead end-to-end migration activities.
- Use tools like Sharegate or Microsoft native migration solutions.
- Assess deprecated features such as SharePoint Designer workflows, InfoPath forms, event receivers, timer jobs, and event listeners, and develop a comprehensive migration and modernization plan.
- Troubleshoot migration issues related to customizations, workflows, permissions, and integrations.
- Configure SharePoint Online environments post-migration, including modern sites and hubs.
- Document processes, timelines, and provide user training and post-migration support.
What You Will Need
- Proven expertise in SharePoint migrations (on-premises to Online).
- Strong knowledge of SharePoint architecture, permissions, and content management.
- Hands-on experience with migration tools and PowerShell scripting.
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and project management skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or related field (masters preferred).
- 4+ years SharePoint administration/consulting experience; minimum 2 years focused on migrations.
- Relevant Microsoft Certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 4+ years of experience in Enterprise Application development.
- Designing, coding, and implementing scalable SharePoint applications.
- Extensive knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Frameworks.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Rest API, XML, jQuery, SQL Server, and Web Services.
- Deep knowledge of SharePoint architecture (on-premises and online) and associated Microsoft 365 services.
- Expertise in modern SharePoint Online features like modern pages, hubs, communication sites, and SPFX.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and Identity/Authentication mechanisms (SSO, MFA).
- Ability to create migration strategies and perform pre-migration health checks and planning.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, JSON, and SPFX.
- Problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting migration errors and performance bottlenecks.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively under minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Reporting Relationships
Will report to the technical manager and have no direct reports.
