Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator to join our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

A senior technical strategist responsible for aligning Microsoft’s evolving platform and AI capabilities with business outcomes.

Platform Strategy & Governance

• Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft’s roadmap with business priorities
• Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
• Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning

Security, Identity & Compliance

• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities
• Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements

Adoption & Enablement

• Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Copilot
• Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a passion for technology, a business mindset, a customer service-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems and follow-through with internal clients.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years as a hands-on administrator of Microsoft solutions, including Outlook, Office suite, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with at least 3 years in an environment with 500+ end users
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory or Entra
• Ability to understand basic Windows Active Directory; user accounts and security groups
• Strong communication, written, and customer service skills
• High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
• A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision; highly organized

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise environments (500+ users preferred)
• PowerShell automation experience at scale
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph
• Microsoft certifications (M365, Identity) preferred

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Responsibilities

A senior technical strategist responsible for aligning Microsoft’s evolving platform and AI capabilities with business outcomes.
 
Platform Strategy & Governance
- Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft’s roadmap with business priorities
- Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
- Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning
 
Security, Identity & Compliance
- Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities
- Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements
 
Adoption & Enablement
- Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Copilot
- Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization