M365 Migration Consultant

M365 Migration Consultant
Greater Seattle Area, WA (Hourly W2; Hybrid)

Applicants must reside in Washington and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The employer may not have resources available to support STEM OPT training requirements. No C2C - Pivotal does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.

Why clients choose Pivotal Consulting:
We are a technology management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies improve their performance - we specialize in making People, Process, and Technology work together! Our clients count on us to deliver excellence and seek our guidance on business and technology strategy, technology modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Simply put; by listening to our clients closely and focusing on delivering quality, we bring them peace of mind.

After guiding and helping numerous clients from global enterprises to mid-market firms to non-profit organizations, we are now experiencing breakthrough growth!

What we are looking for:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated M365 Solution Consultant to join our technology solutions practice. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, guiding them through the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft 365 environments. You will leverage deep expertise across the M365 ecosystem to deliver scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.

This is a client-facing consulting role that requires both strong technical acumen and the ability to communicate complex technology strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels. You will be responsible for understanding client goals, aligning M365 capabilities to business outcomes, and driving successful project delivery from discovery through deployment.

Core Competencies:

• Client Advisory - Trusted advisor capability with ability to lead discovery workshops and strategic roadmap sessions.
• Solution Architecture - Skill in designing scalable, secure M365 environments aligned to client needs.
• Technical Depth - In-depth knowledge across the M365 stack including security, identity, endpoint, and collaboration tools.
• Project Execution - Proven ability to manage consulting engagements from scoping through delivery and handoff.
• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Problem Solving - Analytical mindset with ability to diagnose complex technical and organizational challenges.

What you will do:

• Act as a strategic advisor to clients on Microsoft 365 adoption, architecture, governance, and optimization.
• Design and implement M365 solutions including SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, One Drive, and related workloads.
• Lead and execute SharePoint content migration projects using Share Gate or comparable migration tools, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to timelines.
• Administer and configure the M365 Admin Center, including user management, licensing, service configuration, and tenant health monitoring.
• Implement and manage identity and access controls through Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including Conditional Access policies, MFA, and role-based access management.
• Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender and Intune solutions to enforce endpoint security, compliance policies, and device management at the enterprise level.
• Guide clients in the adoption and use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, including readiness assessments, rollout planning, and governance frameworks.
• Develop and present M365 licensing strategies and recommendations aligned with client requirements and budget considerations.
• Conduct technology assessments, gap analyses, and produce actionable roadmaps for enterprise M365 environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, networking, and business stakeholders to ensure holistic solution delivery.
• Create and maintain solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge transfer materials for clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with Microsoft product roadmaps, feature releases, and industry best practices to continuously enhance client recommendations.

What makes you a good fit:
Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in technology solutions consulting, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and enterprise productivity platforms.
• Proficiency in SharePoint Online and content management best practices, including information architecture, permissions management, and governance.
• Demonstrated expertise with the M365 Admin Center, including tenant-level administration and service management.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for identity management, SSO, Conditional Access, and directory synchronization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity) and security best practices within M365.
• Experience deploying and managing Microsoft Intune…