M365 Migration Architect/Technical Lead

Affinity; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity is seeking an experienced consultant to lead a Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration for a 200+ user, 30TB data environment. You will define strategy, lead implementation, and partner with internal teams to accelerate delivery.

You are the primary technical resource, serving as both Solution Architect and Implementation Lead. You will guide migration methodologies, risk management, and post-migration activities through the full project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multiple Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration projects.
• Strong understanding of migration strategy, file migration approaches, identity federation, authentication, and coexistence between Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Experience migrating substantial enterprise data (30TB+) and 200+ users.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
• Define and execute the migration strategy with the Project Manager and internal technology team.
• Develop and implement approaches for file migration, identity federation, and coexistence between Google and Microsoft environments.
• Support migration of enterprise data and users to Microsoft 365.
• Serve as the Solution Architect and Implementation Lead throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary technical resource with guidance from internal teams.
• Provide leadership on migration methodologies, tools, risks, and best practices.
• Support planning, testing, validation, cutover, and post-migration activities.
• Identify and resolve migration challenges and dependencies.

Skills

Google Workspace to MS 365 migration

Migration strategy

File migration

Identity federation

Coexistence Google/Microsoft

Enterprise data migration

User migration

Solution Architect

Azure AD / Entra ID

SharePoint Online

Exchange Online

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure Active Directory

Job description

Job Description

Our client is undertaking a migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 and requires an experienced consultant to serve as the primary technical resource on the project.

Working alongside the Project Manager and internal technology team, the consultant will define migration strategy, lead implementation activities, and help accelerate project delivery. The environment includes more than 200 users and approximately 30TB of data requiring migration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and internal technology team to define and execute the migration strategy.
• Develop and implement approaches for file migration, identity federation, and coexistence between Google and Microsoft environments.
• Support the migration of approximately 30TB of enterprise data.
• Support the migration of 200+ users to Microsoft 365.
• Serve as both the Solution Architect and Implementation Lead throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary technical resource on the project with support from internal technical teams.
• Provide leadership and guidance on migration methodologies, tools, risks, and best practices.
• Support planning, testing, validation, cutover, and post-migration activities.
• Identify and resolve migration challenges, dependencies, and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multiple Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration projects.
• Strong understanding of migration strategy, file migration approaches, identity federation, authentication, and coexistence between Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Experience migrating approximately 30TB or more of enterprise data.
• Experience supporting migrations involving 200+ users.
• Ability to function as both a Solution Architect and hands-on Implementation Lead.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience developing migration roadmaps, implementation plans, testing strategies, and cutover plans.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments with multiple business and technical stakeholders.

About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership.

Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13981