SharePoint Online Migration Program Manager - Consultant

Gravity IT Resources; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Program Manager for a SharePoint Online migration initiative. The role involves strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a successful transition. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with SharePoint Online architecture, document migration, and strong program management skills. This position is based in New York City and allows for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of SharePoint Online architecture, governance, and security.
• Hands-on experience migrating from file shares, SharePoint 2013, and Box.
• Expertise in managing linked files, automated workflows, and complex integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define migration strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for SharePoint Online.
• Oversee the migration of documents from legacy sources.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop change management strategies to drive adoption.

Skills

SharePoint Online architecture

Migration from file shares

Managing linked files

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership abilities

Job description

Job Title: SharePoint Online Migration Program Manager - Consultant

Location: New York City (Hybrid / Occasional Onsite in office)

Job Type: Long Term Contract (12+ months with likelihood to extend)

At this time we are not able to sponsor work visas or accept candidates on temporary work authorizations (e.g., H1B, CPT, OPT, etc.) for this role. Due to federal regulations and contractual requirements, we are only able to consider applications from U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders (permanent residents) and at this time we cannot sponsor or transfer a work visa. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination.

Business Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant to serve as the Program Manager for a firm-wide migration to SharePoint Online. This role will lead strategic planning, governance, execution, stakeholder engagement, and change management efforts to ensure a successful transition. The Program Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to deliver a secure, scalable, and AI-enabled SharePoint Online environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Define the migration strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Governance & Oversight

• Establish governance frameworks for SharePoint Online.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Design site hierarchy and permissions to support departmental segregation and information barriers.

Execution & Delivery

• Oversee the migration of documents from:
• Legacy file shares
• SharePoint 2013 sites
• Address challenges related to linked files, automated workflows, and undocumented application integrations.
• Track progress across multiple workstreams and provide timely updates to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Deliver clear, concise status reports and facilitate informed decision-making.

Change Management & Scaling

• Develop and implement change management strategies to drive firm-wide adoption.
• Provide training and support materials to ensure a smooth transition.

AI Enablement

• Architect the SharePoint Online environment to support AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Ensure governance and permissions are configured for secure and effective AI-driven insights.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of SharePoint Online architecture, governance, and security.
• Hands-on experience migrating from file shares, SharePoint 2013, and Box.
• Expertise in managing linked files, automated workflows, and complex integrations.
• Strong program management, communication, and change management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
• Familiarity with information walls, departmental segregation, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.