O365 Migration SME

Req ID:377469NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a O365 Migration SME to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US).Position: O365 Migration SMEExperience: 10+ Yrs.Location: San Deigo, CA / Remote with USAMandatory Industry experience required: Life sciencesLooking for an O365 Migration SME, you will serve as the technical lead for complex Tenant-to-Tenant (T2T) and legacy-to-cloud migrations during corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You are responsible for architecting the migration strategy, building execution runbooks, and ensuring secure, compliant data transitions across all core Microsoft 365 workloads with zero business disruption.O365 migration expert will Develop detailed plan and timelines for migrations of Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint. Critical path items and migration tooling.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Discovery: Conduct thorough pre-migration assessments of source and target tenants to map identity infrastructure (Active Directory / Entra ID) and identify domain dependencies.Execution & Runbooks: Develop detailed technical migration plans, project timelines, and wave-based cutover schedules for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams.Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate migration tasks, configure cross-tenant permissions, and generate audit reports.Change Management: Partner with cross-functional M&A teams (HR, Legal, Security, and Corporate Communications) to drive user adoption and provide post-migration tier-3 support.Critical Path ItemsTo keep the M&A integration on track, the following milestones will dictate the project timeline:Tenant Readiness & Trust: Establishing cross-tenant organization relationships and configuring free/busy calendar sharing between the source and target organizations.Directory & Identity Synchronization: Mapping user identities, establishing hybrid identity management, and performing User Principal Name (UPN) suffixes updates.Domain Cutover & DNS Routing: Migrating email domains, MX records, and establishing proper routing protocols to ensure continuous email flow.Data Seeding & Delta Syncs: Conducting bulk, behind-the-scenes data migrations (pre-syncing) while keeping changes synced up to the final cutover weekend.Post-Migration Validation: Verifying permissions, device re-authentication, and performing post-merger operational stabilization.Required Migration ToolingCandidates must possess 5+ years of hands-on proficiency with the following enterprise platforms:Email & Workloads: Quest On Demand Migration, ⁠BitTitan MigrationWiz, or ⁠AvePoint.SharePoint, Teams, & OneDrive: ShareGate, AvePoint Fly, or Microsoft Migration Manager.Identity / Directory: Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect, and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).Qualifications & ExperienceExperience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in M365 infrastructure and cloud roles, with at least 3 years specifically dedicated to tenant-to-tenant M&A migrations.Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) or equivalent, active PMP certification is a strong plus.Technical Depth: Expert-level knowledge of DNS configuration, firewalls, and modern authentication/Zero Trust principles.About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. 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