Solution Architect

Job TitleSolution ArchitectJob Description SummaryThe Solution Architect – Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the organization's Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem. This role serves as the technical lead for SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and related Microsoft 365 collaboration services.The architect partners with business leaders, security teams, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective collaboration solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional end-user experiences.The role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong business acumen, leadership, governance, and communication skills.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesMicrosoft 365 Collaboration ArchitectureLead architecture and governance for:SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft TeamsOneDrive for BusinessViva Connections and related collaboration technologiesDevelop and maintain collaboration platform roadmaps.Define standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.Evaluate new Microsoft features and determine organizational adoption strategies.Serve as escalation point for complex platform issues and strategic initiatives.SharePoint & OneDrive GovernanceDefine and implement SharePoint governance frameworks.Establish site lifecycle management processes.Develop strategies to manage storage growth and platform sprawl.Implement controls for sharing, permissions, and external collaboration.Manage archival and lifecycle processes for inactive and terminated employee data.Develop solutions to optimize storage costs while maintaining compliance requirements.Microsoft Teams GovernanceDesign and maintain Teams governance policies.Define standards for team creation, lifecycle, ownership, and guest access.Partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies.Develop operational dashboards and reporting for Teams adoption and utilization.Power Platform GovernanceEstablish governance strategy for:Power AppsPower AutomateDefine Dev, Test, and Production Environment Standards.Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.Govern custom connectors, gateways, and application ownership.Review and approve platform architecture for business-critical solutions.Management of storage consumptionAutomation & InnovationIdentify opportunities to automate manual operational processes.Design solutions using:Power AutomateAzure FunctionsLogic AppsCustom APIs and integrationsPartner with engineering and operations teams to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.Develop reusable operational frameworks and automation patterns.Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop executive dashboards and operational reporting.Monitor collaboration platform health, adoption, utilization, and governance metrics.Use data and analytics to drive informed decision-making.Provide leadership reporting on platform usage, compliance, storage consumption, and operational effectiveness.Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementPartner with internal business leaders and technology teams.Collaborate with external vendors and managed service providers.Drive accountability for service delivery and operational improvements.Participate in strategic planning and budgeting discussions.Security & ComplianceEnsure collaboration platforms comply with:Corporate security standardsData governance requirementsRegulatory requirementsRecords management policiesPartner with Identity, Security, and Risk teams to implement security controls.Support audits and compliance reviews.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.Equivalent experience considered.Experience8+ years of Microsoft platform architecture experience.5+ years administering and architecting Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.Experience supporting large enterprise environments (10,000+ users preferred).Experience leading enterprise-wide governance initiatives.Experience working within complex global organizations.Technical SkillsRequiredSharePoint OnlineMicrosoft TeamsOneDrive for BusinessMicrosoft 365 AdministrationPower AppsPower AutomatePower BIMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft PurviewAzurePowerShellMicrosoft Graph APIPreferredAzure FunctionsLogic AppsShareGateViva SuiteServiceNow IntegrationData Governance TechnologiesLeadership CompetenciesStrategic thinkingSolution architecture and designExecutive communicationVendor managementStakeholder engagementProblem solvingData-driven decision makingContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to influence without direct authoritySuccess MeasuresThe successful candidate will:Improve governance across Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms.Reduce collaboration platform risks and operational inefficiencies.Drive adoption of automation and self-service capabilities.Optimize collaboration storage and licensing costs.Deliver successful M&A and divestiture collaboration initiatives.Improve reporting, compliance visibility, and operational maturity.Serve as a trusted advisor for collaboration technologies across the enterprise.Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 124,780.00 - $146,800.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”SummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Full time