Tech Critic seeks a seasoned and qualified Microsoft 365 SharePoint Administrator ([b] ONSITE NIGHT SHIFT) to[/b] design and implement an enterprise-scale digital workplace transformation centered on the Microsoft ecosystem. The goal is to establish a secure, AI-ready knowledge platform that replaces fragmented storage and collaboration tools while enabling organization-wide productivity through Microsoft 365 and Copilot. [b]send cv to : [email protected][/b] [b]Current Environment (High Level)[/b] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Approximately 50 users with anticipated growth[/li][li indent=0 align=left]~1 TB of enterprise data[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Majority of data currently hosted in AWS[/li][li indent=0 align=left]SharePoint deployed but lacking governance and structure[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Limited compliance requirements beyond standard security and PII controls[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Desire for a Microsoft-native platform with Copilot as a core capability[/li][li indent=0 align=left] [/li][/ul][/ml][b]Scope of Transformation[/b] [b]1. Enterprise Digital Workplace Strategy[/b] Candidate shall: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Develop a comprehensive digital workplace strategy aligned with business goals[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Produce a target architecture for collaboration, knowledge management, and productivity tools[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Define a multi-year roadmap including milestones, and dependencies[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Establish governance and operating models for sustained platform management[/li][li indent=0 align=left] [/li][/ul][/ml][b]2. Full Microsoft Ecosystem Adoption[/b] Candidate shall design and implement enterprise use of: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Microsoft 365 tenant architecture[/li][li indent=0 align=left]SharePoint Online as the authoritative content repository[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Microsoft Search and knowledge discovery capabilities[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Relevant Microsoft productivity services as appropriate[/li][/ul][/ml]Work shall include configuration, governance, security alignment, and rollout planning. [b]3. Enterprise Copilot Deployment[/b] Candidate shall enable Microsoft Copilot for secure enterprise use, including: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Readiness assessment of data quality and structure[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Security and privacy controls[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Content permission alignment[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Usage policies and guardrails[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Risk mitigation for sensitive information exposure[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Pilot programs followed by phased enterprise rollout[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Identification of high-value use cases across functions[/li][/ul][/ml]The objective is to create a secure internal AI experience capable of answering questions and generating insights based on organizational knowledge. [b]4. AI-Powered Enterprise Knowledge Platform[/b] Candidate shall establish a unified knowledge environment capable of: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Organization-wide search and discovery across approved data sources[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Context-aware answers grounded in authoritative content[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Integration with Microsoft applications[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Support for knowledge reuse and institutional memory[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Identification of subject matter expertise[/li][/ul][/ml]The platform should function as an internal “secure Google-like” system powered by Microsoft technologies. [b]5. Data Migration and Storage Rationalization[/b] Candidate shall: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Inventory all enterprise data sources[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Develop migration strategy from AWS-hosted storage and other repositories[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Define criteria for migrate vs retain vs archive decisions[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Execute migration of prioritized workloads to Microsoft 365[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ensure data integrity, minimal disruption, and security compliance[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Optimize storage architecture for performance and cost[/li][/ul][/ml] [b]6. Integration with Existing Systems[/b] Candidate shall: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Identify systems requiring integration with the Microsoft environment[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Design connectivity approaches (e.g., APIs, connectors, federated access)[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ensure permission-aware data access[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Maintain security and compliance controls across systems[/li][/ul][/ml] [b]7. Governance, Security, and Compliance Framework[/b] Candidate shall implement enterprise governance covering: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Access control policies[/li][li indent=0 align=left]External sharing rules[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Data classification standards[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Lifecycle and retention management[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Audit and monitoring capabilities[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Risk management processes[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ongoing governance model[/li][li indent=0 align=left] [/li][/ul][/ml][b]8. Organizational Adoption and Change Management[/b] Candidate shall design and execute a structured adoption program including: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Communication strategy[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Training for leadership and end users[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Role-based enablement materials[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Champions network[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Support model[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Adoption metrics and reporting[/li][li indent=0 align=left] [/li][/ul][/ml][b]9. Copilot Agents and Automation (Optional but Preferred)[/b] Candidate may propose capabilities for: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Role-specific AI assistants[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Workflow automation[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Integration with business processes[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Productivity enhancements using Microsoft technologies[/li][li indent=0 align=left] [/li][/ul][/ml][b]10. GCC and Global Collaboration Enablement[/b] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Secure cross-region collaboration[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Distributed workforce operations[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Knowledge sharing across locations[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Time-zone-aware workflows[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Consistent identity and access management[/li][/ul][/ml] [b]Success Criteria[/b] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]A unified, secure collaboration platform[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Significant reduction in fragmented storage systems[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Enterprise-ready AI capabilities[/li][li indent=0 align=left]High user adoption[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Sustainable governance model[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Platform capable of supporting future growth[/li][/ul][/ml]