M365 Collaboration Engineer, AVP - SharePoint & Teams

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design – Lead requirements‑gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Architect secure, resilient, and high‑performing messaging and collaboration platforms with consideration for high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, alerting, and observability. Engineering & Implementation – Engineer and deploy new capabilities across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and related Microsoft365 collaboration services. Develop automation and orchestration solutions to reduce operational overhead and support consistent, secure configuration management. Conduct design reviews, validate solution architecture, and ensure alignment with established technical best practices. Operational Enablement – Develop and deliver operational documentation, training materials, runbooks, and knowledge resources for Service Desk and Operations teams. Provide advanced engineering support for complex or escalated issues while enabling operational teams to manage standard support workflows. Coordinate vendor escalations and maintain key technical relationships. Governance & Compliance – Define and support governance models for Teams lifecycle management, app permissions, SharePoint configurations, and broader Microsoft365 security and compliance controls. Ensure solutions align with IT governance standards, information security policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience gathering business and technical requirements and translating them into detailed engineering designs. Proven experience designing highly available, resilient, and observable enterprise platforms. Experience with Microsoft365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams governance, lifecycle management, SharePoint Online architecture, integrations, and automation. Knowledge of Microsoft365 Security & Compliance capabilities (MicrosoftPurview, eDiscovery, retention, audit, and information governance). Understanding of Microsoft Entra External Identities, including B2B collaboration, guest access controls, and cross‑tenant access. Hands‑on experience with PowerShell and modern automation frameworks; familiarity with Microsoft Graph API is a plus. Experience designing or enhancing monitoring, alerting, and telemetry for cloud services. Familiarity with email security ecosystems (Proofpoint, Mimecast) and identity and security integrations. Strong communication skills in order to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Preferred Characteristics Demonstrates initiative and a continuous improvement mindset. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Highly collaborative and effective in cross‑functional team environments. Organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Adaptable in a dynamic environment and comfortable working through ambiguity. Demonstrates accountability and reliability in meeting commitments. Expected annual base salary range: $140,000 – $200,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications and job location. Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Blackstone Group L.P.