Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist

We believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotics, engineering, and farming expertise.

It all started in 1948 with the dream of two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers around the world. With more than 2,600 specialised professionals, we continuously work on the next agricultural revolutions. We do this not only from our Campus in Maassluis, a building that has achieved the highest possible sustainability standards in the Netherlands, but also across the globe. Our goal is to keep dairy farming attractive for future generations.

Microsoft 365 is at the heart of how thousands of colleagues collaborate every day. As a Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist, you shape the future of our digital workplace by turning new possibilities into secure, practical solutions that help people work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and stay connected across the globe. 

In this role, you are the technical lead for tne Microsoft 365 Collaboration Services team, with a strong focus on SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. You help define how our platform evolves, influence strategic decisions, and ensure our collaboration environment remains secure, scalable, and ready for the future.

One moment, you are discussing new collaboration needs with business stakeholders. The next, you are shaping governance principles with architects, evaluating the latest Microsoft innovations, or guiding colleagues through complex technical challenges. Your expertise helps translate business ambitions into solutions that deliver lasting value. 

You help shape the future of collaboration at Lely by exploring and implementing new capabilities within Microsoft 365, including innovations such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-powered collaboration experiences. 

As the senior specialist within your domain, you create alignment across technologies, processes, and stakeholders. You focIk us on sustainable improvements, support colleagues in their development, and ensure Microsoft 365 continues to enable effective collaboration throughout our international organization. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and continuously improve Microsoft 365 Collaboration Services, with a focus on SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable, and user-friendly Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Lead governance, architecture, security, and compliance initiatives across the Microsoft 365 landscape.
• Coordinate complex incidents, changes, and releases while safeguarding continuity and service quality.
• Guide and coach Microsoft 365 Specialists and key users, while promoting knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
• Shape the Microsoft 365 roadmap together with business stakeholders, architects, and strategic partners.

You enjoy connecting technology with the way people work. You understand how to balance governance, security, and user experience, and you feel comfortable advising stakeholders at different levels of the organization. You take ownership, share your knowledge with others, and enjoy turning complex challenges into practical solutions. 

Additionally, you bring the following:

• HBO working and thinking level.
• At least 5 years of experience working with Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration, adoption, and governance.
• A relevant Microsoft certification, preferably Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
• Knowledge of Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Power Platform, and Entra ID.
• Demonstrable experience designing Microsoft 365 environments and translating governance and security principles into a stable, future-proof platform.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
• Experience coaching colleagues and sharing expertise within a Microsoft 365 team.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Candidates should be based in the Netherlands to support effective collaboration within our hybrid way of working.

Considered a plus:

• Experience working in an international organization.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, including Copilot agents.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, (PnP) PowerShell, and content migration projects.
• Experience designing and delivering user training, workshops, or adoption programs.
• Additional certifications in areas such as Identity & Access, Endpoint Management, Information Security, Compliance, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Copilot, or ITIL/service management.

If you recognize yourself in most of these requirements, but not every single one, we would still like to hear from you.

 For this position, a pre-employment screening applies, consisting of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background/integrity check. Because you will have access to sensitive company and customer information, we place great importance on a careful assessment. The screening must be successfully completed before you can start your employment with us. We cover the cost of the VOG application and handle your personal data with care and in accordance with our privacy statement.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You contribute to making the agricultural sector future-proof, and we make sure that you get all the space, resources and support you need to do so.   

• An international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship.   
• Excellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme.   
• A salary within the scale of € 5.015,- to € 7.163,- gross per month, in which we like to see opportunities for growth from your starting salary towards the future .  
• You have the option to participate in a preventive medical examination.  
• During the Christmas period, Lely closes its door for two weeks.  
• Good growth opportunities: you are in control of your development and can choose from various training courses through our Lely Academy, from personal development to job-specific training.   
• Our modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, table tennis and table soccer. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training - and challenge your colleagues during an active break.   
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our own barista, with milk straight from our farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant.   
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00).   
• A free shuttle bus will take you to and from the metro in Maassluis, so your workday starts and ends smoothly.   
• Successes need to be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties - at Lely we know how to do it!   

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We appreciate the interest, but we are looking for all our candidates directly. We understand that you, as an intermediary, want to present candidates for our great positions and thus contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have set up our recruitment. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered on Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.