SharePoint Consultant (Modern Workplace)

Avanade•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The SharePoint Consultant leads enterprise clients through the design, deployment, and governance of Microsoft 365 content management solutions. The role combines technical architecture and strategic consulting to modernize collaboration and improve information accessibility across IT and business teams. The consultant designs and delivers SharePoint Online solutions, including intranets, collaboration portals, and document management systems; translates business and technical requirements into scalable architectures; and supports deployments, migrations, and modernization initiatives. The role also covers SharePoint administration, governance, operational readiness, content strategy, information architecture, taxonomy, metadata, and content lifecycle practices. As a client advisor, the consultant leads discovery sessions and workshops, makes recommendations based on Microsoft 365 capabilities and industry practices, manages engagement expectations and outcomes, and contributes to proposals and business development. The role supports adoption through training, communications, change management, enablement materials, and improvements to governance, automation, and usability. Success is measured through on-time delivery, migration outcomes, adoption, governance and compliance results, content findability, and relevant Microsoft certifications.

Requirements

SharePoint Online administration and configuration experience.
Knowledge of SharePoint site architecture, hub sites, and permissions models.
Experience with information architecture, taxonomy, and metadata design.
Knowledge of content management and governance frameworks.
Experience with SharePoint migration tools and strategies.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, OneDrive, and Viva integrations.
Knowledge of Purview and compliance features, including retention policies and sensitivity labels.
Knowledge of Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
Experience with end-to-end solution lifecycles, from requirements and design through build, deployment, and support.
Experience with on-premises-to-cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.
Ability to design scalable site structures aligned with enterprise governance standards.
Knowledge of environment governance and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with development concepts such as APIs, web parts, and SPFx extensibility.
Experience connecting Syntex, document understanding, content assembly, and SharePoint Premium services to enterprise content workflows.
Client engagement leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Workshop facilitation and executive readout skills.
Experience supporting business development, solutioning, and proposals.
Change management and user adoption strategy skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Delivery experience in agile and project-based environments.
Experience leading hands-on delivery and strategic advisory engagements with enterprise clients.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and end-to-end delivery ownership.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Microsoft 365 innovation and platform evolution.
Hold or be actively pursuing PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, alongside Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or equivalent credentials.
A demonstrated track record of delivering collaboration solutions across enterprise environments.
Ability to present confidently to technical and business audiences.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Syntex (SharePoint Premium) expertise, including AI-powered content processing, document understanding models, and content assembly.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of SharePoint Online solutions, including intranets, collaboration portals, and document management systems.
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable architectures aligned with Microsoft 365 best practices.
Develop site structures, permissions models, workflows, and integrations.
Plan and execute deployments, on-premises-to-cloud migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Maintain platform integrity, scalability, and upgrade compatibility.
Configure and manage SharePoint Online environments, including site provisioning, hub sites, security, and compliance.
Monitor platform health, performance, and usage analytics to optimize solutions.
Implement governance policies covering lifecycle management, retention, and access controls.
Support operational readiness, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client IT teams.
Advise clients on enterprise content strategy, governance, and operating models.
Design information architecture, taxonomy, and metadata frameworks to improve findability and usability.
Assess current content and site structures and identify optimization opportunities.
Define content lifecycle processes, publishing standards, and authoring guidelines.
Lead workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on content governance and strategy.
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across IT, business, and leadership teams.
Lead discovery sessions, design workshops, and executive readouts.
Recommend solutions grounded in Microsoft 365 capabilities and industry best practices.
Manage client expectations, risks, and delivery outcomes across engagements.
Contribute to proposals, solutioning, and business development activities.
Support user adoption strategies, including training, communications, and change management planning.
Develop enablement materials and best practices for content owners and end users.
Drive sustainable adoption through governance, automation, and usability improvements.
Mentor and develop junior consultants, share knowledge, and build team capability.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules.
Option to work from home.
A development fund of $2,500 each year for professional skills, learning, and growth.
Avanade Academy.
Leadership and management development.
Technical and role-based training.
Microsoft certifications.
Prosci Change Management certifications.
College tuition reimbursement.
Competitive benefits package.