We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Administrator with experience in project management and the ability to lead development teams to support and enhance our SharePoint environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of SharePoint, coupled with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to manage SharePoint projects and lead cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of SharePoint, while also overseeing development and continuous improvements in SharePoint solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
SharePoint Administration:
• Administer and maintain the organization’s SharePoint environment (both on-premises and cloud-based solutions).
• Manage SharePoint site collections, libraries, and permissions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor SharePoint performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply best practices for optimization.
• Implement and manage SharePoint features such as workflow, content management, versioning, and document libraries.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of SharePoint solutions, applying patches and updates as necessary.
• Perform SharePoint backups, disaster recovery, and ensure business continuity plans are in place.
• Provide user support and training for SharePoint-related issues and improvements.
Project Management:
• Oversee SharePoint-related projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and translate them into technical specifications for development teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Track project milestones, risks, and issues, reporting progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration and ensure alignment between technical teams, business units, and third-party vendors.
• Manage change control, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to project scope.
Development Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor the SharePoint development team, providing guidance on best practices and code standards.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of custom SharePoint solutions,including web parts, workflows, and integrations.
• Ensure continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) best practices for SharePoint development projects.
• Work with developers to implement new SharePoint features, enhancements, and automation processes.
• Promote a collaborative, solution-driven environment while focusing on team performance and professional development.
• Stay current with new technologies and trends in SharePoint development, providing recommendations for improving system efficiency and effectiveness.
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint 2019/Online, including administration, configuration,and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in SharePoint site structure, content management, permissions, and workflows.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for SharePoint administration and automation tasks.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, PowerApps, Power Automate, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
• Familiarity with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for custom development.
• Proficient in SQL Server, IIS, and Active Directory for SharePoint integration and management.
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory and cloud technologies for SharePoint Online integration.
• Experience in SharePoint migration and upgrades, particularly from older versions to SharePoint Online.
Project Management Skills:
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, resource management, and scheduling.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and status reporting.
• Knowledge of risk management and change control processes.
Development Team Leadership:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a development team.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and IT infrastructure teams.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior and mid-level developers.
• Ability to review, improve, and enforce coding best practices and guidelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Additional Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Microsoft certifications in SharePoint (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server 2019, M365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator or similar) are preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing SharePoint environments, with at least 2-3 years in a project management or leadership role.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices is a plus.
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