M365 Migration Consultant

Job Description

Name of the position :  Microsoft 365 Migration Consultant

Location :  Remote

No. of resources needed :  01

Mode : Contract (3 Months)

Years of experience : 4+ Years

Shift :  UK shift

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Migration Engineer with 4–8 years of hands-on experience in managing and executing complex migrations across Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, and Teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 services, migration tools, automation scripting, and governance. This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to ensure seamless migration and user adoption in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver successful migrations across Microsoft 365 workloads, including Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Conduct pre-migration assessments, develop detailed migration strategies, and oversee cut-over activities.
• Utilize industry-standard migration tools such as Quest, Sharegate, BitTitan, DryvIQ, Metalogix, or Microsoft Migration Manager for data migration.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell or Graph API to streamline migration processes.
• Implement and manage Microsoft 365 governance, security, and compliance frameworks including identity (Azure AD / Entra), DLP, retention, and archiving policies.
• Monitor and report on migration progress, performance metrics, and data integrity post-migration.
• Collaborate closely with IT, business stakeholders, and end-users to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Provide change management and end-user adoption support, including training, FAQs, and transition documentation.
• Handle large-scale data migrations involving terabytes of data and hundreds of users / sites with high accuracy and minimal downtime.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Skills

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