Sr Microsoft Platform Engineer

IRC Trane Technologies Company LLC; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in the United States (North Carolina) seeks an seasoned Enterprise Collaboration Architect to design, govern, and optimize Microsoft 365 platforms and integrations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and business requirements.

You will drive platform modernization, M&A migration work, and automation initiatives with PowerShell and Graph API, while mentoring teams and reporting to IT leadership on architectural decisions and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related IT technical field.
• 7+ years of deep technical experience engineering and supporting Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystems.
• Expertise in Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and cloud-based architecture patterns.
• Automation proficiency with PowerShell and Graph API.
• Experience leading platform modernization and enterprise-scale collaboration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer collaboration platforms aligning with enterprise requirements.
• Lead design of advanced configurations, integrations, automation frameworks, and platform-level capabilities across Microsoft 365.
• Own enterprise lifecycle engineering including roadmap planning and governance.
• Develop and enforce governance for Teams, SharePoint, and related services.
• Identify methodologies and tooling to improve scalability, reliability, and compliance.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to IT leadership on collaboration strategy.
• Lead collaboration architecture for M&A migrations and integration execution.
• Communicate risks and decisions to senior leaders.
• Lead knowledge transfer and mentoring across engineering teams.
• Lead the development of enterprise automation to reduce operational overhead.

Skills

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint Online

OneDrive for Business

Exchange Online

PowerShell

Graph API

Automation

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related IT field

Tools

Workflow orchestration

Job description

Where is the work

On-Site (5 days)

What you will do

Engineering & Architecture Architect and engineer collaboration platforms that align with enterprise architecture, security frameworks, and global business requirements.

Lead design of advanced configurations, integrations, automation frameworks, and platform-level capabilities across Microsoft 365.

Own enterprise lifecycle engineering, including roadmap planning, feature governance, update channels, and service resiliency models.

Platform Governance & Standards Develop, enforce, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide governance frameworks for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and related services.

Establish standards, architectural principles, and reference patterns for collaboration technologies.

Identify and implement methodologies and tooling that improve platform scalability, reliability, and compliance.

Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a senior technical advisor to IT leadership, Security, and enterprise program owners regarding collaboration strategy and integrations.

Lead collaboration architecture for M&A due diligence, platform harmonization, migration design, and integration execution.

Communicate risks, architectural decisions, design tradeoffs, and strategic recommendations clearly and effectively to senior leaders.

Operational Excellence & Escalation Ownership Serve as highest-level escalation point for critical or complex collaboration issues with broad business impact.

Guide problem management practices, including root-cause analysis and long-term platform resiliency improvements.

Lead knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and mentoring across engineering and operations teams.

Innovation, Automation & Continuous Improvement Lead the development of enterprise automation capabilities (PowerShell, Graph API, workflow orchestration) to reduce operational overhead and improve service reliability.

Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and Microsoft 365 advancements—including AI and Copilot scenarios—and recommend strategic adoption.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lean and agile principles, elevating user experience and platform efficiency.

Core Platforms Led

• Microsoft Teams (Voice, Rooms, Meetings, Compliance, Lifecycle)
• SharePoint Online (Architecture, Information Management, Intranet/Extranet)
• OneDrive for Business Exchange Online / Outlook
• Microsoft 365 Apps (Office, Loop, OneNote, Forms)
• Power Platform (Governance, integration guidelines, automation patterns)
• Copilot and AI-enhanced M365 experiences
• Identity & security dependencies (Entra ID awareness, Conditional Access impacts)

What you will bring

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related IT technical field (Master’s or advanced certifications preferred). 7+ years of deep technical experience engineering and supporting Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystems. Expertise in Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and cloud-based architecture patterns.

Advanced Technical Competencies Expert-level understanding of M365 architecture, governance, integration, and operational engineering. Strong proficiency with automation (PowerShell, Graph API, workflow orchestration). Familiarity with voice engineering (Teams Voice), conference room technologies, and global communication dependencies. Ability to translate complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical audiences effectively. Experience leading platform modernization, M&A migrations, and enterprise-scale collaboration initiatives.

Professional Competencies Demonstrates mature judgment, strategic thinking, and leadership presence. Exceptional communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking abilities. Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $113,600.00 - $235,500.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors.

Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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