Microsoft 365 Licensing & Automation Engineer

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced Licensing & Automation Engineer to design, manage, and optimize Microsoft 365 license management for a global enterprise. You will automate license delivery, enforce governance, and collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver secure, scalable experiences across Ford’s platforms.

The role emphasizes automation, deployment, and ongoing support to ensure day-one productivity and adherence to security standards in a complex, global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, GitHub, Power Platform and automation tools to manage Microsoft 365.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and features.
• Experience in an infrastructure operational support role.
• Ability to collaborate with a global technical team and prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and manage license applications and lifecycle for Microsoft 365 licenses.
• Develop and enforce rules for efficient license assignment and usage.
• Automate license delivery and maintenance across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications and configurations.
• Improve customer experience for software acquisition and usage.
• Ensure security and compliance with Ford IT architecture standards.

Skills

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

GitHub

Power Platform

Automation scripting

Microsoft 365 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

Tools

PuTTy

Notepad++

7-Zip

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Microsoft Intune

Job description

Ford is seeking an experienced Licensing & Automation Engineer to design, manage, and optimize Microsoft 365 license management for a global enterprise. You will automate license delivery, enforce governance, and collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver secure, scalable experiences across Ford’s platforms.

The role emphasizes automation, deployment, and ongoing support to ensure day-one productivity and adherence to security standards in a complex, global environment.