SharePoint/M365 Architect

Sword Group

SharePoint/M365 Architect at Sword designing and governing modern digital workplace platforms. Focused on secure collaboration, information management, and scalable enterprise growth.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAberdeen • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and managing SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and user adoption strategies. Proven ability to lead migration initiatives and integrate Microsoft 365 services to enhance enterprise collaboration and workflow automation.

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SharePoint Online ArchitectureMicrosoft 365 Governance FrameworksMigration Initiatives LeadershipInformation Architecture ExpertiseStakeholder Engagement Skills

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Hard Skills

SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft 365Information ArchitectureMetadata DesignContent Lifecycle ManagementGovernance FrameworksMicrosoft Entra IDPower PlatformData Protection CompliancePerformance Analytics

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTraining and Adoption FacilitationCollaborative Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsOneDriveExchange OnlinePower PlatformSharePoint Hubs

Industry Keywords

Enterprise CollaborationWorkflow AutomationChange ManagementDigital Workplace EffectivenessSecurity Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and architect SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 solutions to support enterprise collaboration, content management, and workflow automation.
Lead migration initiatives from legacy platforms into SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, ensuring minimal disruption and strong user adoption.
Develop and implement governance frameworks covering permissions, data classification, retention, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Integrate Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform to streamline and modernise business processes.
Partner with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable architectural solutions.
Lead transformation initiatives aligned to recognised change management best practice, planning milestones, communication, and adoption strategies.
Deliver training and adoption sessions to drive engagement and digital literacy across teams.
Configure and oversee SharePoint hubs, site architecture, templates, and modern web parts.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on M365 architecture, governance, security, and scalability.
Monitor platform usage, adoption metrics, and performance analytics to continuously improve digital workplace effectiveness.
Stay current with Microsoft roadmap developments and emerging technologies to guide innovation and future strategy.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal security standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex SharePoint and Microsoft 365 issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience architecting and managing SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments in complex or enterprise settings.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Power Platform.
Expertise in information architecture, metadata design, and content lifecycle management.
Experience designing governance and compliance frameworks within Microsoft 365.
Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 security & compliance capabilities.
Experience leading migration and transformation initiatives.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Experience supporting cross-functional programmes and working in collaborative delivery environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….