Below is the job description for the position.
Position Title - Sr. Microsoft 365 (M365) Consultant/Architect /SME
Location - Philadelphia, PA
Duration - 12+ months of Contract with more extension
Mode of interview-Virtual Interview
Client – Direct Client
5 Days onsite – No Remote
The resource(s) covered under this SO will support the Platform Engineering team in consultations, trainings, and modernization of the City’s instance of Microsoft 365 (M365):
Position overview / Statement of Work
The Senior Systems Consultant will work as a member of the Platform Engineering team (PE) within the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT). The Consultant’s purview will include consultations, trainings, and guiding modernization for the City’s M365 platform. This includes SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, Power Apps and related applications. It does not include Office Desktop apps (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Work activities:
- Consult on use of M365 applications and products as needed
- Offer regular scheduled training in the use of M365 applications and products
- Serve as the resident technical expert for M365, with particular focus on SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Power Apps, Exchange, and Purview
- Act as the arbiter of coming changes, feature updates, and new features for M365 products and applications
- Develop power apps and SharePoint governance
- Champion and lead changes in the IT environment regarding M365 products and assist with the adoption of an evergreen mentality for changes to applications and products
- Join our PE team as an active, supportive, guiding member, with particular emphasis toward mentoring more junior members and offering opportunities for growth and knowledge transfer
- Develop and maintain relationships with other members of the City’s IT community
- Report at least weekly to supervisor on successes, blockers, and issues, and be able to raise potential issues before they arise
- Attend meetings, training, presentations, and consultations on-site and at City buildings other than the assigned office space as needed
- Coordinate with the Learning Management System team to provide technical training and support
Required Skills
- At least 7 years’ experience with M365 applications and products, especially with
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- MS Teams, including Voice and Rooms
- MS Exchange
- At least 5 years’ experience scripting in Powershell, with particular experience in conducting code reviews and using code repositories
- At least 3 years’ experience offering and leading consultations to diverse groups of clients, including technical staff and business/programmatic staff
- At least 3 years’ experience preparing, delivering, and leading trainings
- Doing so with M365 products is strongly preferred
- Be able to track and complete tasks independently
- Able to complete an FBI background check for CJIS clearance
- Able to complete training for HIPAA compliance within the City’s HIPAA training requirements
Highly Desired/Preferred
- Experience with Microsoft’s GCC licensing suite