M365/SharePoint Architect

Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom
full-time

AI overview

Shape and deliver transformational solutions leveraging AI within Microsoft’s ecosystem, supporting clients' migrations to SharePoint Online and implementing innovative workplace solutions.

We are seeking an experienced M365/SharePoint Architect to help our clients reimagine their digital workplace. This role requires a blend of strategic leadership and technical experience. You will be experienced in guiding customers through major migrations from on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online, guiding the customer through the transition, and ensuring the right design and governance model is established and provide trusted advice in shaping the broader M365 landscape.

You will be a trusted advisor, bringing a blend of technical knowledge, business consulting expertise and ability to influence the customer at all levels.

This role also offers a unique opportunity to advance your AI skills, building on Version 1’s AI native approach. By working at the forefront of Microsoft’s AI ecosystem, you will have the chance to shape and deliver transformational solutions for customers using Copilot, Copilot Studio, and the wider AI capabilities within Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. You’ll play a key role in helping organisations reimagine how they work, embedding AI into business processes and user experiences, while developing your own expertise as a trusted advisor in enterprise AI adoption.

We are looking for a dynamic Architect with a strong background in M365  workplace solutions and enterprise information management:

Skills & Experience:

Essential

  • Strong background in M365 architecture (especially SharePoint Online), including governance, compliance, security, and adoption.
  • Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders in demanding environments, setting expectations, presenting options, and influencing decisions.
  • Proven experience leading SharePoint migrations from on-premises to Online.
  • Direct experience with SharePoint Online configuration, migration tooling, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and its integration with SharePoint/M365.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot and its adoption patterns.
  • Exceptional communication skills to explain technical concepts in accessible terms, winning over both technical teams and business leaders.
  • A passion for leveraging AI and modern digital tools to revitalise legacy systems.

Desirable

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-600, MS-700, MS-740, or equivalent Architect certifications).
  • Experience with broader M365 ecosystem components (Teams, Exchange Online, Security & Compliance).
  • Exposure to Azure services that complement M365 (e.g., Identity, Integration).
  • Change management / adoption experience.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

  • Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
  • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
  • Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
  • Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
  • Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
  • Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
  • Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
  • Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Reward schemes: Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Services Reliabilities Group (SRG) team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

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