SharePoint Migration Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced  SharePoint Migration Consultant to lead the transition of company data from legacy shared network drives to SharePoint Online. This consultant will play a critical role in modernizing the organization’s document management environment, improving collaboration, enhancing security, and ensuring proper governance within Microsoft 365.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with business-facing communication skills to ensure a smooth, structured migration with minimal disruption to daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current shared drive structure, file inventory, permissions, and data integrity
• Develop and execute a comprehensive migration strategy to SharePoint Online
• Design and implement SharePoint site architecture, libraries, metadata, and folder structures
• Map and migrate file permissions to ensure proper security and access controls
• Identify redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) data and recommend clean-up strategies
• Configure governance standards, naming conventions, and best practices
• Utilize migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, Microsoft Migration Tool, etc.) to execute data transfer
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness of migrated data
• Provide documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Offer post-migration support and troubleshooting as needed

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading file share to SharePoint Online migrations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams
• Experience with migration tools such as ShareGate, Metalogix, or Microsoft-native tools
• Understanding of data governance, retention policies, and permission structures
• Ability to analyze and redesign information architecture
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or related)
• Experience in regulated environments (if applicable)
• Familiarity with Power Automate or PowerShell scripting for automation

Success Factors

• Ability to balance technical execution with end-user experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive communicator who can collaborate across departments
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on long-term sustainability

Company Description

RightStaff was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. RightStaff's unique process and approach to staffing has enabled us to provide services that far exceed our competitors in the areas of resource qualification, delivery and performance measurement.

Voted Best Places to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. RightStaff is a nationwide IT solutions partner. We offer a full range of services, covering recruitment, project management, rollouts, project deployment, staffing, consulting services, and direct hire placement.

RightStaff is continuing to grow our service offerings every year, offers excellent compensation, and a great opportunity for career growth.

Company Description

RightStaff was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. RightStaff's unique process and approach to staffing has enabled us to provide services that far exceed our competitors in the areas of resource qualification, delivery and performance measurement.\r\n\r\nVoted Best Places to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. RightStaff is a nationwide IT solutions partner. We offer a full range of services, covering recruitment, project management, rollouts, project deployment, staffing, consulting services, and direct hire placement. \r\n\r\nRightStaff is continuing to grow our service offerings every year, offers excellent compensation, and a great opportunity for career growth.