Senior Manager, Collaboration Services

Sysco; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Senior Manager, Microsoft Collaboration Services to own strategy, governance, and delivery of our Microsoft 365 collaboration platform stack. You will lead a global team of engineers and admins supporting Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Copilot readiness, aligning with Sysco’s technology strategy.

You will drive platform modernization, adoption, security, and governance while partnering with Infrastructure, Security, HR, Legal and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience supporting enterprise collaboration platforms.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and technology services.
• Experience managing large-scale Microsoft 365 environments and collaboration platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, migration, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing technology budgets, vendors, and strategic technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Microsoft Collaboration Services.
• Develop multi-year plans supporting collaboration, AI adoption, and digital workplace transformation.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, procedures, and service strategies.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of engineers and administrators.
• Partner with senior leaders to align collaboration capabilities with enterprise objectives.
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across collaboration services.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Admin

Teams Governance

SharePoint Admin

Exchange Online

OneDrive Admin

Entra ID

Purview

Copilot

Power Platform

PowerShell

IAM

Security & Compliance

Information Governance

Platform Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Summary :

The Senior Manager, Microsoft Collaboration Services is responsible for the strategy, governance, engineering, delivery, and continuous improvement of Sysco’s Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms. This role leads a team of collaboration engineers and administrators supporting Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 administration, Copilot enablement, and related collaboration technologies.

This leader will drive platform modernization, operational excellence, governance, security, and user adoption while ensuring collaboration services are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with Sysco’s global technology strategy. The position works closely with Infrastructure, Security, Identity, Architecture, Digital Workplace, HR, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver an exceptional productivity and collaboration experience for Sysco colleagues worldwide. The scope aligns with Sysco’s existing Collaboration Services responsibilities, including Microsoft 365 administration, Teams governance, Exchange Online administration, SharePoint governance, licensing management, and Copilot readiness initiatives.

Leadership & Strategy (25%)

• Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Sysco’s Microsoft Collaboration Services portfolio.
• Develop and execute multi-year plans supporting collaboration, productivity, AI adoption, and digital workplace transformation.
• Establish governance frameworks, technology standards, operating procedures, and service strategies for Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and administrators.
• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align collaboration capabilities with enterprise objectives.
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across collaboration services.

Microsoft 365 Platform Ownership (20%)

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Purview collaboration capabilities, Power Platform collaboration solutions
• Oversee tenant administration, service health, platform updates, release management, and roadmap execution.
• Establish lifecycle management processes for Teams, SharePoint sites, Microsoft 365 Groups, and collaboration workspaces.
• Drive Microsoft 365 adoption and user experience improvements across the organization.

Governance, Compliance & Security (20%)

• Develop and maintain governance standards for SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 services.
• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement and maintain collaboration security controls.
• Establish controls around external collaboration, content management, retention, and information governance.
• Support Microsoft Copilot readiness by improving data governance, ownership accountability, and collaboration platform standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.

Service Delivery & Operations (10%)

• Lead global collaboration platform operations with a focus on availability, performance, and service excellence.
• Define and manage service-level objectives, operational metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Establish proactive monitoring, support processes, incident management, and problem resolution practices.
• Drive operational automation through Microsoft technologies and administrative tooling.
• Partner with support organizations to improve service quality and colleague experience.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Modernization (10%)

• Lead collaboration platform integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Oversee migrations involving Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Drive collaboration platform modernization initiatives and technology consolidation efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments that support business growth.

Financial & Vendor Management (15%)

• Manage budgets, contracts, licensing, and vendor relationships within the collaboration services portfolio.
• Establish Microsoft 365 licensing governance and optimization programs.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize technology spend.
• Support business case development and investment planning activities.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required.

Education Preferred:

Master’s degree preferred.

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience supporting enterprise collaboration platforms.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and technology services.
• Experience managing large-scale Microsoft 365 environments and collaboration platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, migration, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing technology budgets, vendors, and strategic technology roadmaps.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience supporting global organizations preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Certifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ITIL Foundation or Advanced Certifications

Technical Skills and Abilities

List in order from most important to least:

Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft Teams Administration and Governance
• SharePoint Online Architecture and Administration
• Exchange Online
• OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Copilot
• Power Platform
• PowerShell Automation
• Identity and Access Management
• Collaboration Security and Compliance
• Information Governance and Records Management
• Platform Lifecycle Management

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.