SharePoint Online Migration Program Manager - Consultant

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering business value.

• Experience with document classification, automated labeling, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement within Microsoft 365.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Real Estate and Investment Management