Program Manager (Sharepoint Upgrade)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our enterprise migration initiative from SharePoint 2019 on-premises to Microsoft 365 (SharePoint Online and related services). The Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, communication, risk management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a smooth transition to a modern Microsoft 365 environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing large-scale modernization or cloud migrations, preferably involving Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Active Directory/Azure AD identity integration. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including timelines, resource plans, milestones, and dependencies. Coordinate the migration roadmap from discovery and assessment through pilot, production migration, and cutover. Establish and enforce project governance structure and communication cadence. Stakeholder & Department Engagement Act as the primary liaison between IT, department content owners and leadership Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and migration readiness meetings across multiple business units. Work with department leads to organize content cleanup, workflow requirements, and validation activities. Execution & Delivery Oversight Coordinate the workstreams including: Identity and access strategy Workflow modernization User training and adoption support Ensure project deliverables meet documented business requirements. Risk, Issue & Change Management Identify and track risks, issues, and decision items with clear ownership and mitigation strategies. Manage scope, budget, and change requests. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and Microsoft best practices. Technical Team Coordination Work with technical architects, SharePoint administrators, migration engineers, and third-party tool vendors (e.g., ShareGate/AvePoint). Coordinate pilot testing, defect tracking, and final go-live execution. Reporting & Documentation Provide weekly status reports, executive updates, and dashboard metrics. Maintain project artifacts, communication plans, SOPs, and acceptance criteria. Training & Adoption Support Partner with the training/change management team to schedule and deliver communications, user guides, and rollout support. Ensure smooth transition to operations and handoff to support teams. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience managing IT projects, preferably related to cloud transformation or enterprise application modernization. Experience leading SharePoint or Microsoft 365 migration programs (content, workflows, Teams, OneDrive, permissions). Strong knowledge of technology project phases including discovery, design, testing, deployment, and change management. Demonstrated ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Planner, or similar project tools. Preferred Skills Experience with: SharePoint 2016/2019 and SharePoint Online Identity & access migrations (AD → Azure AD/Entra) Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) Migration tools (ShareGate, SPMT, AvePoint, or Metalogix) Familiarity with governance frameworks, compliance considerations, and structured content management lifecycle. PMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci Change Management, or Microsoft certification (MS-900, MS-700, SC-300 or related) is a plus. Soft Skills Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage organizational change and user impact High level of organization and problem-solving ability Adaptability in a complex, multi-department environment Success Criteria Migration is completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned to business and IT expectations. End users successfully adopt SharePoint Online and related Microsoft 365 tools. Governance, compliance, and long-term support structures are documented and operational. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Utilities Inferred from the description for this job 401(k) Medical insurance Vision insurance Student loan assistance Tuition assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr