SharePoint Architect

This role involves a high level of expertise in SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, specifically in the design, implementation, and management of records management strategies. Note: This role is for a contract of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Skills

- Assess current records management practices and develop a comprehensive SharePoint Online records
management strategy aligned with organizational needs and compliance requirements
- Design and implement retention schedules, information architecture, and metadata frameworks within
SharePoint Online
- Configure and customize SharePoint Online records center, in-place records management, and
document lifecycle workflows
- Migrate data from Fileshare to SharePoint Online via ShareGate
- Establish record declaration processes, file plans, and content types to support systematic records
classification
- Implement security controls, permissions, and access policies to protect sensitive records
- Create automated workflows for records disposition, holds, and archival processes
- Develop and document records management policies, procedures, and training materials
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the solution meets business requirements and compliance
standards
- Provide guidance on SharePoint Online records management best practices and governance
- Monitor and optimize system performance, conducting regular audits and improvements

- 10+ years of experience implementing records management solutions in SharePoint Online/Microsoft
365
- Proven expertise in SharePoint Online architecture, including retention policies, labels, and information
governance features
- Experience with Microsoft 365 compliance center and related security features
- Strong knowledge of content types, metadata, workflows, and SharePoint governance
Strong capability in SharePoint migration
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Technical Skills:
- SharePoint Online design and migration
- Microsoft 365 compliance and security features including Purview
- Records management tools and retention policies
- Content type hub and managed metadata services
- SharePoint workflow development
- PowerShell scripting & ShareGate
- Information architecture design
- Microsoft Power Platform tools