Sharepoint Migration Specialist

Sharepoint Migration Specialist

Location Gurgaon

Job Description of the -

Overview

We are seeking experienced SharePoint Migration Specialists to support a large-scale enterprise migration program. The role will focus on executing and supporting multiple concurrent SharePoint migrations working closely with business stakeholders and ensuring a smooth end-user experience throughout the migration lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Delivery

• Execute end-to-end SharePoint migration activities (pre-migration migration and post-migration validation)
  
• Perform migrations using tools such as ShareGate
  
• Manage multiple migration waves/sites concurrently ensuring timelines are met
  
• Run incremental migrations and support cutover activities
  

Planning & Preparation

• Conduct site discovery and pre-migration assessments
  
• Identify risks such as permissions complexity unsupported content and storage issues
  
• Support content clean-up and readiness activities with site owners
  

Stakeholder & Business Engagement

• Work directly with site owners information stewards and business users
  
• Facilitate migration planning discussions with stakeholders
  
• Clearly communicate migration approach timelines and expectations
  
• Manage stakeholder concerns resistance and post-migration queries
  
• Client Support During Migration
  
• Provide hands-on support to business users throughout migration waves
  
• Assist with validation activities post-migration (content access structure)
  
• Troubleshoot migration issues and escalate where required
  

Technical Execution

• Configure and run migration jobs using ShareGate
  
• Validate migration results (files permissions structure)
  
• Troubleshoot failed or partial migrations and re-run as needed
  
• Support permissions mapping and ensure integrity of migrated access models
  

Operational Excellence

• Manage workload across multiple active migrations simultaneously
  
• Track progress risks and issues across migration waves
  
• Maintain documentation and provide status updates to project leads
  

Required Skills & Experience

Technical

• Proven experience with SharePoint Online migrations (mandatory)
  
• Hands-on experience with ShareGate or equivalent migration tools
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
• SharePoint site structures (sites vs subsites modern architecture)
  
• Permissions models and inheritance
  
• Migration challenges (large volumes throttling unsupported components)
  

Delivery & Operations

• Experience delivering multiple migrations in parallel
  
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
  
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple sites/stakeholders
  

Stakeholder Management

• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and end users
  
• Strong communication skills able to translate technical concepts into simple terms
  
• Experience supporting users through change and migration activities
  

Problem Solving

• Proven ability to troubleshoot migration issues (performance failures data validation)
  
• Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately when needed
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with AvePoint (Fly Cloud Governance reporting)
  
• Experience migrating legacy SharePoint (2010/2013) or file shares
  
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise migration programs
  

Key Traits for Success

• Highly organized and able to manage high-volume migration workloads
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced structured migration program
  
• Strong attention to detail (especially validation and permissions)
  

Proactive customer-focused mindset

Required Skills & Experience

Technical

• Proven experience with SharePoint Online migrations (mandatory)
  
• Hands-on experience with ShareGate or equivalent migration tools
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
• SharePoint site structures (sites vs subsites modern architecture)
  
• Permissions models and inheritance
  
• Migration challenges (large volumes throttling unsupported components)
  

Delivery & Operations

• Experience delivering multiple migrations in parallel
  
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
  
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple sites/stakeholders
  

Stakeholder Management

• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and end users
  
• Strong communication skills able to translate technical concepts into simple terms
  
• Experience supporting users through change and migration activities
  

Problem Solving

• Proven ability to troubleshoot migration issues (performance failures data validation)
  
• Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately when needed