SharePoint Migration Specialist

Synergy ECP•Washington, DC

About The Position

The SharePoint Online Migration Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting migrations from legacy SharePoint environments into modern SharePoint Online. This role focuses on ensuring smooth transitions of content, workflows, permissions, and solutions, while modernizing business processes through Power Platform and updated SharePoint Online capabilities. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience
Hands-on experience migrating SharePoint environments to SharePoint Online using tools such as ShareGate, Metalogix, or native Microsoft migration tooling.
Strong knowledge of SharePoint Online architecture, permissions, site templates, lists/libraries, and modern UI.
Experience building solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate, including form design, automation logic, and integrations.
Proficiency executing custom PowerShell scripts for SharePoint administration, migration, and automation (PnP, Graph, CSOM).
Experience converting classic SharePoint Designer workflows or InfoPath forms into modern solutions.
Understanding of Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Power Platform governance.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience with on premises data gateways preferred.
Experience executing custom PowerShell and managing site migration automation.
Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-600, PL-100/200/400, SC-300).
Experience with SPFx, TypeScript, React, or other modern development frameworks.
Background supporting federal, regulated, or secure enterprise environments.
Familiarity with taxonomy, content types, and enterprise metadata strategies.

Responsibilities

Execute migrations from SharePoint Subscription Edition into SharePoint Online using enterprise migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, Migration Manager, PowerShell automation).
Diagnose and resolve issues during migration, including throttling, permissions inconsistencies, legacy workflow dependencies, or unsupported customizations.
Prepare pre-migration assessments, inventory reports, mapping documents, content normalization, and remediation plans.
Convert legacy SharePoint customizations and workflows into modern SharePoint Online equivalents using Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx) as applicable. Assists with determine "best fit" replacements.
Collaborate with business owners to translate legacy forms and workflows (e.g., InfoPath, SPD workflows) into sustainable, cloud-ready solutions.
Build and enhance Power Apps connected to SharePoint lists, libraries, and external data sources.
Create Power Automate flows to replace legacy SharePoint Designer workflows and automate routine business processes.
Implement governance-aligned best practices for Power Platform deployments, ALM, and solution lifecycle management.
Advise on content clean-up, restructuring, and metadata enrichment to improve usability and searchability.
Configure modern SharePoint sites, hubs, permissions, information architecture.
Partner with site owners to ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and user experience standards.
Develop custom PowerShell scripts (PnP.PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, CSOM) to automate migration tasks, reporting, bulk updates, and provisioning.
Troubleshoot PowerShell and API-related issues during migration or modernization projects.
Maintain script repositories, documentation, and reusable automation modules.
Work closely with project managers, business users, and technical teams to gather requirements and provide status updates.
Deliver post-migration support including issue remediation, user training, and knowledge transfer.
Create and assist with documentation, migration plans, and governance guidance.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
Comprehensive Health Benefits package
401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future.
People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds
Strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.
Company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
Generous Paid Time Off benefit
10 paid holidays a year.
Flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
Opportunity to participate annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations.