Migration Specialist - Cleaveland OH

Migration SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to drive the migration and integration of Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and Active Directory environments during Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activities. This role is critical to ensuring seamless collaboration, identity management, and service continuity across newly acquired entities and existing infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesMigration & Integration StrategyLead technical planning and execution of Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.Design and implement Entra ID (Azure AD) integration strategies including domain consolidation, identity synchronization, and conditional access policies.Oversee Active Directory forest/domain migrations and trust relationships.Collaborate with security, compliance, and legal teams to ensure governance alignment.Technical ExecutionPerform detailed assessments of source and target environments.Inventory existing AD forests, domains, OU structures, GPOs, and schema versions.Identify overlapping UPNs, SIDHistory, and domain naming conflicts.Configure forest-level or domain-level trust (two-way, transitive or non-transitive) between source and target AD environments.Configure and manage migration tools (e.g., Quest, Sharegate, BitTitan, Microsoft Cross-Tenant tools).Ensure coexistence and interoperability of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other M365 services.Implement hybrid identity models and manage synchronization via Entra Connect.Migrate M365 objects (Mailbox, Groups, etc.) and associated data over to the target Tenant.Project LeadershipAct as technical SME in cross-functional M&A integration teams.Develop and maintain migration runbooks, rollback plans, and post-migration validation checklists.Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners.Track and report progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.Security & ComplianceEnsure secure identity federation and access control during transitions.Align migration activities with Zero Trust principles and customer’s security policies.Support data residency, retention, and compliance requirements across regions.User Experience & AdoptionMinimize user disruption through effective change management and communication.Support post-migration troubleshooting and service optimization.Collaborate with adoption teams to onboard users to new environments.Required Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Active Directory environments.- Proven experience in M&A migration projects involving Microsoft cloud services.- Deep understanding of identity management, authentication protocols, and hybrid environments.- Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and compliance solutions.Preferred Skills- Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or equivalent.- Experience with Entra ID Governance, Identity Protection, and Lifecycle Workflows.- Knowledge of manufacturing industry IT environments and operational constraints.- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Work Environment- Global collaboration across time zones.- Fast-paced, dynamic, and transformation-focused IT landscape.