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Solution Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65 - $85.50/hr

Job Title Solution Architect Summary The Solution Architect - Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and ...

Solution Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65 - $85.50/hr

Job Title Solution Architect Summary The Solution Architect - Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and ...

Solution Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65 - $85.50/hr

Job Title Solution Architect Summary The Solution Architect - Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and ...

Platform Integration Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80.50 - $103.75/hr

... • Microsoft certifications: PL 600 (Power Platform Solution Architect) • D365 Solution Architect (CE or F&O) Company : AMRoute is a dynamic IT consulting and services company founded in 2023.

The Microsoft Power Platform Architect will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-grade business solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and the broader ...

The Microsoft Power Platform Architect will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-grade business solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and the broader ...

The Microsoft Power Platform Architect will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-grade business solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and the broader ...

Solution Architect

Wickliffe, OH · Hybrid

$60 - $79/hr

Solution Architect Location: Wickliffe, OH Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid- Collaborate in office 4 ... Experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. * Experience with data ...

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Solution Architect

Wickliffe, OH · Hybrid

$60 - $79/hr

Solution Architect Location: Wickliffe, OH Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid- Collaborate in office 4 ... Experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. * Experience with data ...

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Microsoft Fabric Solution Architect

$64.50 - $85/hr

Support migration of legacy data platforms and BI solutions to Microsoft Fabric where applicable. * Participate in architecture reviews, proofs of concept (POCs), and technical workshops.

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Solution Architect

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Cushman & Wakefield
Real Estate • 10K+ employees

$65 - $85.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Job Title
Solution Architect
Job Description Summary
The Solution Architect - Microsoft Collaboration & Power Platform is responsible for the architecture, governance, automation, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the organization's Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem. This role serves as the technical lead for SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and related Microsoft 365 collaboration services.
The architect partners with business leaders, security teams, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective collaboration solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional end-user experiences.
The role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong business acumen, leadership, governance, and communication skills.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft 365 Collaboration Architecture
  • Lead architecture and governance for:
    • SharePoint Online
    • Microsoft Teams
    • OneDrive for Business
    • Viva Connections and related collaboration technologies
  • Develop and maintain collaboration platform roadmaps.
  • Define standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
  • Evaluate new Microsoft features and determine organizational adoption strategies.
  • Serve as escalation point for complex platform issues and strategic initiatives.

SharePoint & OneDrive Governance
  • Define and implement SharePoint governance frameworks.
  • Establish site lifecycle management processes.
  • Develop strategies to manage storage growth and platform sprawl.
  • Implement controls for sharing, permissions, and external collaboration.
  • Manage archival and lifecycle processes for inactive and terminated employee data.
  • Develop solutions to optimize storage costs while maintaining compliance requirements.

Microsoft Teams Governance
  • Design and maintain Teams governance policies.
  • Define standards for team creation, lifecycle, ownership, and guest access.
  • Partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
  • Develop operational dashboards and reporting for Teams adoption and utilization.

Power Platform Governance
  • Establish governance strategy for:
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
  • Define Dev, Test, and Production Environment Standards.
  • Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
  • Govern custom connectors, gateways, and application ownership.
  • Review and approve platform architecture for business-critical solutions.
  • Management of storage consumption

Automation & Innovation
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual operational processes.
  • Design solutions using:
    • Power Automate
    • Azure Functions
    • Logic Apps
    • Custom APIs and integrations
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Develop reusable operational frameworks and automation patterns.

Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop executive dashboards and operational reporting.
  • Monitor collaboration platform health, adoption, utilization, and governance metrics.
  • Use data and analytics to drive informed decision-making.
  • Provide leadership reporting on platform usage, compliance, storage consumption, and operational effectiveness.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with internal business leaders and technology teams.
  • Collaborate with external vendors and managed service providers.
  • Drive accountability for service delivery and operational improvements.
  • Participate in strategic planning and budgeting discussions.

Security & Compliance
  • Ensure collaboration platforms comply with:
    • Corporate security standards
    • Data governance requirements
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Records management policies
  • Partner with Identity, Security, and Risk teams to implement security controls.
  • Support audits and compliance reviews.

Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • Equivalent experience considered.

Experience
  • 8+ years of Microsoft platform architecture experience.
  • 5+ years administering and architecting Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.
  • Experience supporting large enterprise environments (10,000+ users preferred).
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide governance initiatives.
  • Experience working within complex global organizations.

Technical Skills
Required
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • OneDrive for Business
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Azure
  • PowerShell
  • Microsoft Graph API

Preferred
  • Azure Functions
  • Logic Apps
  • ShareGate
  • Viva Suite
  • ServiceNow Integration
  • Data Governance Technologies

Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Solution architecture and design
  • Executive communication
  • Vendor management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to influence without direct authority

Success Measures
The successful candidate will:
  • Improve governance across Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms.
  • Reduce collaboration platform risks and operational inefficiencies.
  • Drive adoption of automation and self-service capabilities.
  • Optimize collaboration storage and licensing costs.
  • Deliver successful M&A and divestiture collaboration initiatives.
  • Improve reporting, compliance visibility, and operational maturity.

Serve as a trusted advisor for collaboration technologies across the enterprise.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 124,780.00 - $146,800.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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