Solution Architect

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the Microsoft 365 collaboration architecture, governance, and optimization across SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform.

You will partner with security, infrastructure, and business teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions, establish standards, roadmaps, and adoption strategies, and provide executive visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of Microsoft platform architecture experience.
• 5+ years administering and architecting Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.
• Experience leading governance initiatives in large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and governance for Microsoft 365 collaboration services including SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Define standards, patterns, and roadmaps for collaboration platforms.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, storage optimization, and compliance controls.
• Partner with security, risk, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver executive dashboards and reports on platform adoption and health.

Skills

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive for Business

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Purview

Azure PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

ShareGate

Viva Suite

ServiceNow

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Job Description Summary: The Solution Architect – Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the organization's Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem.

This role serves as the technical lead for SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and related Microsoft 365 collaboration services.

The architect partners with business leaders, security teams, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective collaboration solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional end‑user experiences.

The role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong business acumen, leadership, governance, and communication skills.

Microsoft 365 Collaboration Architecture: Lead architecture and governance for: SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams OneDrive for Business VivaConnections and related collaboration technologies. Develop and maintain collaboration platform roadmaps. Define standards, best practices, and architectural patterns. Evaluate new Microsoft features and determine organizational adoption strategies. Serve as escalation point for complex platform issues and strategic initiatives.

SharePoint & OneDrive Governance: Define and implement SharePoint governance frameworks. Establish site lifecycle management processes. Develop strategies to manage storage growth and platform sprawl. Implement controls for sharing, permissions, and external collaboration. Manage archival and lifecycle processes for inactive and terminated employee data. Develop solutions to optimize storage costs while maintaining compliance requirements.

Microsoft Teams Governance: Design and maintain Teams governance policies. Define standards for team creation, lifecycle, ownership, and guest access. Partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies. Develop operational dashboards and reporting for Teams adoption and utilization.

Power Platform Governance: Establish governance strategy for: Power Apps Power Automate. Define Dev, Test, and Production Environment Standards. Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Govern custom connectors, gateways, and application ownership. Review and approve platform architecture for business‑critical solutions. Management of storage consumption.

Automation & Innovation: Identify opportunities to automate manual operational processes. Design solutions using: Power Automate Azure Functions Logic Apps Custom APIs and integrations. Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. Develop reusable operational frameworks and automation patterns.

Reporting & Analytics: Develop executive dashboards and operational reporting. Monitor collaboration platform health, adoption, utilization, and governance metrics. Use data and analytics to drive informed decision‑making. Provide leadership reporting on platform usage, compliance, storage consumption, and operational effectiveness.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal business leaders and technology teams. Collaborate with external vendors and managed service providers. Drive accountability for service delivery and operational improvements. Participate in strategic planning and budgeting discussions.

Security & Compliance: Ensure collaboration platforms comply with: Corporate security standards Data governance requirements Regulatory requirements Records management policies. Partner with Identity, Security, and Risk teams to implement security controls. Support audits and compliance reviews.

Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline. Equivalent experience considered. Experience: 8+ years of Microsoft platform architecture experience. 5+ years administering and architecting Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions. Experience supporting large enterprise environments (10,000+ users preferred). Experience leading enterprise‑wide governance initiatives. Experience working within complex global organizations.

Technical Skills Required: SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams OneDrive for Business Microsoft 365 Administration Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Purview Azure PowerShell Microsoft Graph API. Preferred Azure Functions Logic Apps ShareGate Viva Suite ServiceNow Integration Data Governance Technologies Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking Solution architecture and design Executive communication Vendor management Stakeholder engagement Problem solving Data-driven decision making Continuous improvement mindset Ability to influence without direct authority.

Success Measures: Improve governance across Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms. Reduce collaboration platform risks and operational inefficiencies. Drive adoption of automation and self‑service capabilities. Optimize collaboration storage and licensing costs. Deliver successful M&A and divestiture collaboration initiatives. Improve reporting, compliance visibility, and operational maturity. Serve as a trusted advisor for collaboration technologies across the enterprise.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 124,780.00 - $146,800.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com