M365 / Data Management & Compliance Specialist - Manager

We are seeking an M365 Data Management Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining global-wide data management and compliance programs within the Microsoft 365 environment This role ensures that all digital data are properly governed retained and disposed of in accordance with regulatory legal and business requirements The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in M365 capabilities e g Purview SharePoint OneDrive Teams with data retention policies privacy obligations and audit expectations Key Responsibilities Data Management Compliance Design implement and maintain data retention and disposal schedules within Microsoft Purview formerly Compliance Center Ensure compliance with data and information governance policies legal holds and industry regulations e g GDPR SOX HIPAA ISO 27001 Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to support eDiscovery data classification and defensible disposition processes Conduct periodic audits of records and retention configurations to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities Maintain documentation of policies controls and processes related to M365 records lifecycle management Microsoft 365 Administration Configure and manage compliance features in Microsoft 365 Retention Labels Retention Policies DLP and Audit Partner with GTech administrators to align SharePoint OneDrive and Teams architecture with retention and governance requirements Support configuration of sensitivity labels data loss prevention DLP and information protection settings Test and validate new M365 compliance features staying current on updates and industry best practices Governance Collaboration Partner with data owners and stewards to identify and classify records according to the Data and Information Classification Policy Provide guidance and training to end-users and data stewards on data management best practices in M365 Serve as a subject matter expert SME for M365 compliance and information governance initiatives Support internal and external audits by preparing evidence reports and system documentation Skills Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Information Management Library Science Computer Science Business Administration or a related field 5 years of experience in Data Management Data Information Governance or Compliance within a digital environment 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Compliance and Information Governance tools Purview Retention Policies DLP etc Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks e g GDPR SOX ISO 27001 NARA HIPAA Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified Information Protection Administrator Associate SC-400 or equivalent certification Experience in large complex or global environments Familiarity with data classification frameworks metadata management and content lifecycle automation Knowledge of data retention schedules and disposition workflows in regulated industries Knowledge of Informatica Alation or Collibra Familiarity with Microsoft Security Baseline Model technology Key Competencies Attention to detail and accuracy Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Collaborative mindset across IT Legal and Compliance Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical controls Commitment to continuous improvement and data stewardship About Company Grant Thornton INDUS comprises GT U S Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U S Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP the U S member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd Established in 2012 Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax Audit Advisory and other operational functions What sets us apart isn t just what we do - it s how we do it We support and enable the firm s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result We re collaborators - obsessed with quality and ready for anything - who understand the value of strong relationships Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U S engagement teams help increase Grant Thornton s access to a wide talent pool and improve operational efficiencies Empowered people bold leadership and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS We are a transparent competitive and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant In addition professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India - Bengaluru and Kolkata