SharePoint (On-Prem and Online) Administration

SharePoint (On-Prem and Online) Administration Location: Experience: 8-15 years Immediate Joiners. com with Sub of "SharePoint" along with notice period. The Collaboration Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise collaboration platforms, including Microsoft SharePoint (On-Prem & Online), Microsoft Teams, and associated governance and lifecycle tools such as Teams Manager, ShareGate, and HYCU. This role will oversee configuration, governance, and lifecycle management to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient collaboration across digital and physical environments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem administration, governance frameworks, and collaboration technology planning. SharePoint (On-Prem and Online) Administration Oversee configuration and lifecycle management of SharePoint communication, team, and hub sites. Define and enforce governance and permissions models aligned with organizational policies. Support site creation, archival, and retirement processes with proper documentation. Ensure configuration-only management; Manage content lifecycle and compliance policies in accordance with IT governance standards. Microsoft Teams Administration Manage the configuration and lifecycle of Teams, channels, templates, and policies aligned with Microsoft best practices. Oversee integration with Microsoft 365 services such as Planner, OneNote, Stream, and SharePoint. Administer compliance, retention, and data loss prevention (DLP) configurations. Maintain and monitor HYCU backup and restore processes for Teams data. Teams Manager Configure and manage Teams Manager provisioning workflows and templates. Enforce naming conventions, lifecycle policies, and approval workflows. Integrate Teams Manager with Active Directory and Microsoft Teams for automation and compliance. ShareGate Administration Utilize ShareGate for migration, governance, and reporting activities across SharePoint and Teams. Ensure governance reporting is aligned with compliance and audit requirements. Manage HYCU for backup and recovery of Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams data. Perform regular backup testing and validation to ensure data integrity. Ensure all backup and retention processes adhere to Client policies and data protection standards. Collaboration Spaces (Physical & Virtual) Oversee planning and support for collaboration spaces, including AV systems, conference tools, and booking systems. Coordinate with Facilities and IT for equipment lifecycle planning, refresh cycles, and budgeting. Ensure seamless integration of physical collaboration technologies with Microsoft 365 services. Maintain asset inventory and refresh timelines for all collaboration hardware. Platform Governance & Standards Develop and maintain governance policies for creation, usage, and lifecycle of Teams and SharePoint sites. Ensure all configurations adhere strictly to organizational and Microsoft best practices. Implement automation for lifecycle and governance enforcement where applicable. Review and document all customizations, extensions, and configuration changes for audit readiness. Upgrades & Release Management Manage tool upgrades (Teams, SharePoint, ShareGate, Teams Manager, HYCU) in line with vendor release cycles. Perform pre-upgrade testing and post-upgrade validation in non-production environments. Ensure zero downtime during production upgrades. License & Usage Management Oversee license management for M365, Teams Manager, ShareGate, and collaboration technologies. active Teams, SharePoint site usage, meeting utilization). Lead annual and quarterly budget forecasting for collaboration technology hardware and software. Plan for equipment refresh cycles, AV upgrades, and new installations. Collaborate with Finance, Facilities, and IT to align capital and operational budgets. Maintain asset inventories, refresh timelines, and vendor contracts for collaboration spaces. Experience in Digital Workplace / Collaboration / IT Infrastructure roles. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 administration (Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive). Experience with SharePoint On-Prem (2016/2019) and hybrid environments. Hands-on experience with Teams Manager, ShareGate, and HYCU backup platforms. Proven experience in governance, lifecycle management, and compliance administration. Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange Online, and Power Platform integrations. Familiarity with AV conferencing technologies and room system integration with M365. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate or SharePoint Administrator Associate. ITIL Foundation certification (for process and governance alignment). Experience managing enterprise-scale collaboration environments. Familiarity with automation scripting (PowerShell, Graph API). Exposure to governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Facilities, Finance). Proactive mindset for identifying process improvements and automation opportunities.