Lead Unified Communications Engineer

Become a part of our caring community The Lead Unified Communications Engineer is responsible for designing, modernizing, and optimizing enterprise collaboration, productivity, and AI-enabled workplace platforms across Microsoft 365 and related ecosystems. You will combine deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving M365 migrations, advancing Copilot/AI capabilities, and helping platform modernization deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital workplace solutions. You will report to an Associate Director of Unified Systems Engineering. Platform Ownership, Engineering &modernization Lead the design, implementation, and modernization of Unified Communications and Productivity platforms (M365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and related tools). Drive migration from legacy and fragmented solutions to modern, cloud-based platforms and standardized architectures. Own platform health, performance, and reliability, ensuring alignment with enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards. Advance automation, observability, and operational functionality using PowerShell, APIs, and modern engineering practices. M365 Migration &transformation leadership Lead complex Microsoft 365 migrations, including tenant-to-tenant, M&A integrations, and enterprise platform transformations. Own end-to-end migration delivery: planning, execution, cutover, and stabilization. Define and standardize migration patterns, coexistence strategies, and phased modernization approaches. Partner with identity, security, networking, and endpoint teams to ensure seamless, secure execution. AI & Copilot strategy enablement Support implementation and operationalization of enterprise AI capabilities, including Microsoft Copilot across M365 workloads. Integrate AI capabilities into collaboration platforms to enhance productivity, automation, and user experience. Establish guardrails, governance, and best practices for responsible AI usage aligned to security and compliance requirements. Monitor adoption, usage trends, and value realization of AI capabilities; drive continuous improvement. Mentor engineering teams on incorporating AI into platform design, operations, and modernization initiatives. Productivity tools strategy Drive adoption and optimization of productivity and collaboration tools to improve business outcomes. Define governance, lifecycle management, and usage standards for modern collaboration platforms. Align platform capabilities to measurable outcomes (productivity gains, adoption, user experience, operational efficiency). Technical leadership & mentorship Be a senior technical leader and escalation point for complex platform and modernization efforts. Mentor and develop engineers across M365, automation, and AI-enabled collaboration technologies. Influence long-term platform strategy, architecture decisions, and modernization roadmaps. Stakeholder engagement Act as a key interface with business and IT leadership, communicating risks, impacts, and transformation outcomes. Translate technical capabilities (including AI and modernization) into clear business value. Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, security, product, and operations teams. This role will require up 10% travel. You should be located within 50 miles of one of our Hub sites: Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Ft. Lauderdale FL, Louisville KY, Nashville TN, New York NY, or Tampa FL. Required qualifications A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field 8 or more years of Unified Communications experience 2 or more years of project leadership experience Deep hands‑on experience administering Microsoft 365 Tenants (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) Automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, APIs) Experience planning, designing, and implementing communications systems Willing to travel up to 10% Preferred qualifications Experience leading large‑scale M365 migrations and modernization efforts (tenant‑to‑tenant, M&A, or platform transformation) Implement and support AI capabilities within productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) Demonstrated leadership in engineering delivery, platform transformation, and mentorship Experience across Unified Communications ecosystems Background in M365 governance, security, and compliance (Purview, DLP, retention) Experience driving enterprise modernization initiatives (cloud adoption, legacy decommissioning, platform consolidation) Familiarity with data readiness, information architecture, and content lifecycle strategies supporting AI Cost analysis and vendor comparison experience Certifications related to Unified Communications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS‑102), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL‑400) or Automate Administration with PowerShell (AZ‑040) Work‑At‑Home requirements Self‑provided internet must meet: at minimum, 25Mbps download and 10Mbps upload. Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is recommended. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection mandatory only if approved by leadership. Associates in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota receive bi‑weekly internet expense reimbursement. Self‑provided telephone equipment must satisfy business requirements. Must work from a dedicated space free from interruptions to protect PHI/HIPAA information. Benefits Health benefits effective day1; paid time off, holidays, voluntary and mandatory obligations; recognition and mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory compulsory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; tuition assistance; scholarships for eligible dependents; parental and caregiver leave; employee charity matching program; network resource groups (NRGs); career development opportunities. Scheduled weekly hours 40 Pay range $117,600–$161,700 per year Equal opportunity employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. 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