Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator to join their Charlotte, NC office. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Platform Strategy & Governance - Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft’s roadmap with business priorities. Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning.
• Security, Identity & Compliance - Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities. Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements.
• Adoption & Enablement - Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a passion for technology, a business mindset, a customer service-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems, and follow-through with internal clients.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years as a hands-on administrator of Microsoft solutions, including Outlook, Office suite, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with at least 3 years in an environment with 500+ end users.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory or Entra. Ability to understand basic Windows Active Directory; user accounts and security groups.
• Strong communication, written, and customer service skills. High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies. A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision; highly organized.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise environments (500+ users preferred).
• Powershell automation experience at scale.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph.
• Microsoft certifications (M365, Identity) preferred.

About the Role

At Kimley-Horn, they do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who they are. Clients know they prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know their culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Their commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why they welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

Benefits

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn include:

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in their 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.