Our valued public sector client is seeking a Senior SharePoint Architect to support the transformation of an internal communication and collaboration platform.
Background :
This strategic initiative is aimed at transforming the internal communication and collaboration platform. The current PHP-based environment, coupled with a custom Content Management System (CMS) named Stockpile, poses operational challenges including recurring tasks, CMS constraints, and database management concerns.
The project seeks to address these challenges by migrating to a more advanced platform, leveraging Microsoft technologies, with a focus on SharePoint Online.
The envisioned intranet aims to foster increased collaboration, streamline communication channels, and enhance overall security posture.
Responsibilities :
- Assess current intranet infrastructure and content.
- Design and produce a SharePoint architecture and infrastructure.
- Customize SharePoint environment based on wireframes and information architecture.
- Migrate content and data from current system to SharePoint.
- Develop site design and branding.
- Ensure SharePoint customization reflects organizational identity and requirements.
- Establish communication framework and channels to meet the Communications Group business requirement.
- Implement effective search engine.
- Identify key content for migration or update.
- Facilitate employee engagement through feedback mechanisms imbedded in the SharePoint pages.
- Form content-expert working group to create and / or review content.
- Conduct user testing.
- Develop training materials and provide user support to facilitate knowledge transfer to employees.
- Establish plan for ongoing maintenance and updates.
Must Haves :
- 10+ years experience as a Technology Architect
- 1 project experience migrating from WET / PHP to SharePoint by implementing full lifecycle steps of an intranet
- 2+ projects within the last 5 years applying industry best practices in SharePoint Migration .
- 3+ years of experience supporting Cloud Application Platforms and M environments
- 2+ projects within the last 5 years in writing scripts to facilitate and automate data migration to SharePoint.
- 2+ projects within the last 5 years leading all steps of a migration project, including planning, organizing, and executing the tasks to achieve project goals.