Associate Manager, Microsoft 365 Engineer

About the Role

The Associate Manager, Microsoft 365 Architect reports to the Microsoft 365 Manager as a member of the End User Productivity (EUP) team. EUP is a global team responsible for the management and delivery of digital workplace technology to all departments inside SC Johnson. Our core services include endpoints (laptops, mobile devices, and virtual computing), productivity tools, conference rooms, and office print services.

In this role you will be responsible for architecture and advanced engineering within the productivity tool stack, primarily consisting of Microsoft 365 technologies – Teams, Office, Copilot, email, SharePoint, One Drive, and other M365 productivity tools. This role balances user experience, cost, and supportability to design solutions that meet SCJ business needs.

• Coordinate planning and road mapping for Microsoft 365 services in collaboration with EUP service owners and cross‑functional architectural stakeholders.
• Develop project proposals for priority work to gain buy‑in for funding in upcoming investment cycles.
• Act as senior M365 engineer, guiding junior team members on technical best practices and interdependencies.
• Actively stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and changes in Microsoft’s toolsets and the broader collaboration and productivity landscape. Translate these learnings by initiating internal prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Govern architecture standards and principles for the M365 portfolio.
• Coordinate managed service providers for implementation and support of solutions provided by the EUP team.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with a global enterprise‑level service.
• 3+ years of experience with Office 365 management and administration.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full‑time employment.

• Architecture experience and/or certification (e.g., TOGAF)
• Ability to work with and support a globally dispersed team
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers and vendors
• Technical leadership of projects and work streams
• Enterprise software licensing
• Portfolio planning and road mapping
• Effective communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Mentorship and coaching of junior team members
• Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, sense of urgency
• Proactive awareness of technology trends, innovations, and industry dynamics
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills – evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve; creates actionable operational plans and involves others as needed.

• Full‑time during U.S. business hours with occasional evening meetings with Philippines team members.
• Remote work available once a week after a 90‑day onboarding period.
• This role is not eligible for relocation.

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long‑term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions, and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level, and years of service. As a family company, we also provide benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness center access, childcare, and counseling services.

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information, or any other category protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call the Human Resources department or email your request to [email]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.