Principal Engineer – M365 Platform

Principal Engineer – M365 Platform
Chicago, IL (loop): Onsite 2-3 days/week, Work from Home 2-3 days/week

SUMMARY
This role will oversee implementation and adoption of the M365 Platform and Services including the core services and the support/implementation model while working with leaders on roadmap development, implementation of standards, and governance.

In addition, this role, working alongside Enterprise Architecture, will work with senior leaders to develop and architect strategic initiatives that align with the organization's overall Azure strategy.

This is a hybrid hands-on technical engineering/architecture + leadership position.

What you'll be doing

1. This role requires the ability to lead this area with little to no guidance; able to collaborate with others to set direction, goals and objectives and then lead the team to achieve them.
2. Lead the development of an organization's M365 Platform, including developing the service, domain architecture that enables the Business and the Architecture Vision, in a way that addresses the stakeholder concerns.
3. Define roadmap components for M365 Platform and services based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Data and Integration Architectures.
4. Ensure that the M365 services are aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
5. Develop and maintain M365 governance, standards, and guidelines to ensure that the organization's M365 platform is secure and compliant with industry standards.
6. Oversee the selection and implementation of technology solutions that meet the organization's needs.
7. Identify areas for solution, capability improvement and implement strategies, roadmap to address them.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify and participate in prioritized initiatives.
9. Stay up to date with emerging M365 technology trends and developments and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
10. Communicate technology target state, roadmap, and development progress to your leadership and other stakeholders.

Skills we're seeking

1. 10+ years of experience with Microsoft-focused Cloud/Infrastructure Engineering (ideally Azure).
2. 5+ years of experience with M365 Engineering and/or Architecture.
3. 2+ years of experience leading teams, projects and/or technical initiatives related to the M365 platform.
4. Must have strong knowledge of M365 applications, security, architecture, governance concepts, & frameworks.
5. Must have experience with roadmap development and execution.

Nice to haves

1. M365 and/or Azure Certifications.
2. Powershell experience to automate processes.
3. Experience managing a M365 environment in a global setting.
4. Experience working in a professional services environment.
5. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in a relevant field.

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