
Collaboration Engineer III
Posted 6 days ago

Posted 6 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise collaboration solutions within Microsoft 365, encompassing Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online, in alignment with the organization’s modernization strategies.
• Promote the adoption and effective utilization of Microsoft 365 and Copilot capabilities by collaborating with business stakeholders, executing enablement strategies, and enhancing user experiences across the organization.
• Lead and support initiatives for organizational change to advocate modern work practices and boost the uptake of digital workplace tools.
• Offer technical leadership and mentorship to collaboration engineers, nurturing a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Direct and implement intricate projects related to enhancements of collaboration platforms, migrations, and integrations, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Applications, and Cloud) to integrate Microsoft 365 and Copilot into the wider enterprise architecture.
• Assess and adopt emerging Microsoft technologies, such as Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and other extensibility solutions to boost productivity, automation, and business process integration.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures to support scalable and sustainable collaboration services.
• Implement and uphold security, compliance, governance, and data loss prevention (DLP) measures across Microsoft 365 workloads, considering responsible AI and data governance aspects.
• Identify and spearhead initiatives that promote automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced digital workplace experiences utilizing PowerShell, Power Platform, and other automation tools.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex collaboration platform challenges, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate with leadership and business stakeholders to define and refine digital workplace and collaboration strategies in line with organizational objectives.
• Stay informed about developments in the Microsoft roadmap, advancements in Copilot, and industry trends to consistently enhance the organization’s collaboration and AI capabilities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours operations as required.
• Undertake additional duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Preferred: Microsoft Certification (e.g., MS-900, MS-102, or relevant Associate/Expert-level certifications).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online).
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven productivity tools, focusing on adoption, governance, and use-case development.
• Foundational knowledge of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and familiarity with Copilot Studio or similar automation/AI development tools.
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and DLP frameworks within Microsoft 365 and AI-driven environments.
• Solid grasp of networking, identity (Entra ID/Azure AD), security, and compliance principles within Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the capacity to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Over 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise collaboration platforms, specifically focusing on Microsoft technologies.
• Proven track record in a senior engineering or technical leadership role, encompassing mentorship of team members and management of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in driving adoption, change management, and user enablement for Microsoft 365 or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience integrating collaboration tools with business processes, automation platforms, and cloud services.
• Experience working with or supporting governance frameworks related to AI, data protection, and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Collaboration with senior leadership to influence digital workplace or technology strategies is a significant advantage.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
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