M365 Migration Project Manager / Lead (Remote)

Job Title: M365 Migration Project Manager / Lead (Remote) Overview: We are seeking an experienced M365 Migration Project Manager / Lead to drive end-to-end migration from on-prem file shares to Microsoft 365 (SharePoint & OneDrive). This role will lead planning, execution, governance, and adoption efforts while ensuring a secure, compliant, and seamless transition. Key Responsibilities: Phase 1: Planning & Assessment Conduct inventory and assessment of shared and personal drives (structure, permissions, data classification, sensitivity) Identify data for migration, archival, or deletion Assess applications/systems dependent on file shares and evaluate risks Evaluate Active Directory environments (Azure AD / Microsoft Entra & on-prem), clean identities, and define onboarding processes Analyze Microsoft 365 licensing and perform cost optimization Define governance, security roles, and data retention policies Develop migration, testing, and change management plans Identify stakeholders and drive communication readiness Phase 2: Migration Execution Migrate shared drives to SharePoint (site configuration, file migration, permissions validation) Migrate personal drives to OneDrive (provisioning, migration, user access validation) Coordinate migration of dependent systems and applications Perform post-migration validation and integrity checks Phase 3: Change Management & Adoption Optimize Microsoft 365 licensing post-migration Develop and deliver training (guides, sessions, support materials) Execute communication plans and drive user adoption Establish support models and feedback mechanisms Phase 4: Optimization Update storage, backup, and retention strategies Evaluate Microsoft 365 data protection and compliance settings Assess network and infrastructure impact Recommend third-party backup and disaster recovery solutions Phase 5: Closure & Handoff Decommission legacy systems and on-prem file shares Archive or securely delete legacy data Provide full documentation and define ownership (RACI) Ensure stakeholder validation and formal project sign-off Must-Have Skills 8+ years: Project Management, File Share & Storage Assessment, Data Classification & Retention 6+ years: Microsoft 365 Migration (SharePoint & OneDrive), including SPMT 6+ years: Active Directory & Identity Management (on-prem + Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID) 6+ years: Microsoft Licensing, Cost Optimization, Governance, Security & Compliance 6+ years: Application/System Integration, Change Management & Communication Nice to Have Experience with third-party migration or backup tools (e.g., Commvault) PowerShell scripting for automation Experience in large-scale enterprise migrations What Success Looks Like Seamless migration with minimal business disruption Secure and compliant M365 environment High user adoption and optimized licensing costs Successful decommissioning of legacy systems