SharePoint Consultant
Robert Half Technology are assisting an established publishing business to recruit a SharePoint Consultant on a contract basis. Hybrid working - London based. ASAP start. Minimum 3-month contract.
Role* The SharePoint Consultant will support the planning and delivery of large-scale migrations from Classic SharePoint to Modern SharePoint Online, ensuring minimal disruption and strong user outcomes.* Deliver content migrations using ShareGate and the Microsoft Migration Tool, including pre-stage migrations, delta migrations and cutover activities.* Work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to understand business requirements and ensure content, site structures, permissions and information architecture are effectively migrated.* Review and optimise SharePoint site architecture, navigation, metadata, document libraries and information architecture to improve usability and long-term governance.* Assess existing SharePoint Alerts and legacy processes, recommending and implementing Power Automate solutions where appropriate.* Configure and optimise SharePoint Online sites to ensure they are user-friendly, accessible and aligned with organisational standards.* Identify and resolve migration challenges, risks and technical issues, ensuring timely delivery of migration milestones.* Collaborate with Technology teams to ensure alignment with security, compliance and governance requirements.* Develop migration documentation, technical standards and repeatable approaches to support scalable delivery.* Support user adoption by providing guidance, knowledge transfer and practical recommendations to improve the end-user experience.* Support the adoption of Microsoft Copilot, SharePoint Agents and other Microsoft 365 AI capabilities by ensuring Modern SharePoint environments are optimised for future AI-enabled experiences.* Develop and execute PowerShell scripts where appropriate to automate migration, reporting and bulk administration activities.* Produce technical support documentation, knowledge articles and migration guidance for Site Owners and end users.* Work collaboratively within a project environment, contributing to delivery plans, progress tracking and continuous improvement of migration processes.
Profile* The SharePoint Consultant will have proven experience delivering SharePoint Online migrations from Classic to Modern SharePoint environments.* Strong SharePoint Online administration experience, with a detailed understanding of SharePoint architecture, permissions models and information management principles.* Proven experience using ShareGate and the Microsoft Migration Tool to deliver complex content migrations.* Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint Online and Power Automate.* Experience troubleshooting complex migration issues and resolving technical challenges effectively.* Experience assessing and replacing legacy SharePoint Alerts and workflows using Power Automate.* Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.* Experience with PowerShell scripting for migration, reporting and bulk administration activities is highly desirable.* Experience with SharePoint Agents and Microsoft Copilot is highly desirable.* Experience with Power Apps, Power BI, Microsoft Purview, JIRA Service Management or Agile delivery would be advantageous.
Company* Established publishing business with offices in London* Large-scale Microsoft 365 and SharePoint modernisation programme* Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site in London
Salary & Benefits The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.* ASAP start* Minimum 3-month contract* 2 days per week on site in London
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