Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator

Kimley-Horn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner. This role requires a senior technical strategist to align Microsoft's evolving platform with business needs. The successful candidate should possess at least 7 years of IT experience and extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft solutions including Outlook and SharePoint. Offering exceptional benefits like a comprehensive health plan, flexible schedules, and a robust retirement plan, this position is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years as a hands-on administrator of Microsoft solutions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Align Microsoft’s evolving platform with business outcomes.
• Implement retention policies with Security and Compliance teams.
• Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving abilities

Organization skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

PowerShell

Microsoft 365 solutions

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator to join our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

A senior technical strategist responsible for aligning Microsoft’s evolving platform and AI capabilities with business outcomes.

Platform Strategy & Governance

• Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft’s roadmap with business priorities
• Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
• Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning

Security, Identity & Compliance

• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities
• Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements

Adoption & Enablement

• Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Copilot
• Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a passion for technology, a business mindset, a customer service‑oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems and follow through with internal clients.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years as a hands‑on administrator of Microsoft solutions, including Outlook, Office suite, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with at least 3 years in an environment with 500+ end users
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory or Entra
• Ability to understand basic Windows Active Directory; user accounts and security groups
• Strong communication, written, and customer service skills
• High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
• A self‑starter that can work with minimal supervision; highly organized

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise environments (500+ users preferred)
• PowerShell automation experience at scale
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph
• Microsoft certifications (M365, Identity) preferred

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities