Microsoft Viva Architect

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Role Title: Microsoft Viva Architect
Location: London/Hybrid-2/3 days
Duration:31/03/2027
Rate: 494GBP/Day(Inside IR35)

Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced.*Microsoft Viva Architect* to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-wide Employee Experience and Workforce Insights solutions using the Microsoft Viva suite. This role will be responsible for translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that align with organizational objectives, technology standards, and governance frameworks.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including.*Viva Insights, Viva Engage, Viva Learning, Viva Connections, Viva Goals, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft Graph*. The individual will work closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, enterprise architects, data teams, security teams, and implementation partners to define and deliver an integrated employee experience platform.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design

- Define the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft Viva-based employee experience and workforce analytics solutions.
- Design scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Develop target-state architecture, technology roadmaps, and implementation plans.
- Create high-level and detailed solution architecture documents, including conceptual, logical, and physical architecture models.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, governance standards, and compliance requirements.
- Lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction throughout the project life cycle.

Microsoft Viva Strategy & Implementation
- Architect solutions leveraging the Microsoft Viva suite, including:
- Viva Insights
- Viva Connections
- Viva Learning
- Viva Engage
- Viva Goals
- Viva Amplify
- Design integrated employee experience platforms utilizing Microsoft 365 services and collaboration tools.
- Drive Viva adoption strategies and define enterprise rollout frameworks.
- Establish best practices and standards for Viva implementation across business units.

Workforce Analytics & Insights Architecture
- Design enterprise workforce analytics solutions using Viva Insights and Microsoft Graph data.
- Support organizational effectiveness initiatives by enabling advanced employee and collaboration insights.
- Define KPI frameworks and analytical models supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, productivity, and collaboration.
- Design architectures supporting scalable reporting and analytics platforms.
- Ensure responsible use of organizational and employee data while adhering to privacy requirements.

Microsoft 365 & Collaboration Architecture
- Architect integrated solutions across:
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Graph
- Power Platform
- Design employee communication, engagement, and collaboration solutions.
- Develop reusable architectural patterns and reference implementations.
- Optimize user experience across digital workplace platforms.

Integration & Data Architecture
- Define integration strategies across HR, learning, productivity, and collaboration platforms.
- Architect integrations with enterprise applications including:
- Workday
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Oracle HCM
- ServiceNow
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Design secure APIs and data exchange mechanisms.
- Define information architecture, metadata, and content governance standards.

Security, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure solutions comply with organizational security policies and industry regulations.
- Design architectures supporting:
- Data Privacy
- Information Protection
- Identity & Access Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Retention & Governance Policies
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and risk management teams during design and implementation phases.
- Establish governance frameworks for Viva and broader Microsoft 365 environments.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the technical authority for Microsoft Viva initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders, HR leadership, Enterprise Architecture teams, and program managers.
- Present architecture recommendations and implementation roadmaps to senior leadership.
- Guide development, engineering, and implementation teams throughout delivery.
- Mentor architects, consultants, and technical resources.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Microsoft Technologies.
- 5+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft 365 solutions.
- Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale employee experience, collaboration, or workforce analytics platforms.
- Strong experience translating business requirements into enterprise architecture and solution designs.
- Expertise in architecture frameworks, governance, and technology strategy.

Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Viva platform implementations.
- Experience designing enterprise digital workplace solutions.
- Exposure to workforce analytics and people insights solutions.
- Experience within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of organizational change management and employee engagement programs.
- Experience leading large-scale Microsoft transformation programs.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Technologies
- Microsoft Viva Suite
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Graph

Data & Analytics
- Viva Insights
- Power BI
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure Data Factory
- Data Governance Frameworks

Cloud & Integration
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Integration Services
- Logic Apps
- API Management
- Power Platform
- Power Automate

Architecture & Governance
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Integration Architecture
- Security Architecture
- Data Architecture

Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
- TOGAF Certification
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Key Competencies
- Enterprise Solution Design
- Strategic Thinking
- Architecture Governance
- Technology Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Workforce Analytics Strategy
- Employee Experience Transformation
- Digital Workplace Architecture
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Executive Communication

Nice to Have
- Experience with Viva Insights advanced analytics and organizational network analysis.
- Experience integrating HR platforms and employee experience solutions.
- Knowledge of AI-driven employee productivity and workplace analytics capabilities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 and its integration within Viva ecosystems.
- Experience developing enterprise-wide digital workplace strategies.

Success Measures
- Successful definition and implementation of enterprise Viva architecture.
- Alignment of employee experience platforms with business objectives and technology strategy.
- Scalable and secure workforce analytics ecosystem established across the organization.
- Increased user adoption and business value realization from Microsoft Viva investments.
- Well-governed, compliant, and future-ready Microsoft 365 employee experience platform.
- Delivery of a strategic roadmap enabling continuous enhancement of employee engagement, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.