Senior Implementation Management Consultant

Job Description:

Experienced Project Manager will lead the implementation of a Microsoft 365 Teams environment designed to support project and proposal workflows. This role will oversee all phases of the project -from planning and design through rollout and governance - to ensure a secure, compliant, and well-adopted collaboration platform. Additionally, this role will lead the generation of training and procedure documents as well as conduct the necessary training to support the project’s goal.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft 365 Teams to support CUI workflows and compliance requirements.

• Manage project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and risk management to ensure timely delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics while maintaining a detailed project plan and tracking milestones.
• Conduct requirements gathering and architecture design to map CUI data flows and design compliant Teams and channel structures.
• Oversee the configuration and integration of Microsoft 365 apps such as OneNote, Planner, Power BI, and MS Project.
• Manage the implementation of Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), including labeling, retention, and protection policy configuration.
• Coordinate testing and validation of compliance controls, permissions, and DLP configurations.
• Lead pilot deployments, user onboarding, and process refinement based on pilot feedback.
• Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support adoption and compliance.
• Conduct live and recorded training sessions for end users, administrators, and leadership to ensure consistent understanding and application of CUI handling practices.
• Design and implement change management and communication strategies to promote user adoption and organizational readiness.
• Direct the enterprise deployment and user migration while ensuring alignment with data governance and compliance policies.
• Establish and maintain a Teams governance framework to support ongoing compliance, audits, and operational improvements.
• Provide clear, regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and key outcomes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science and 10+ years of experience leading IT or Microsoft 365 implementation projects, ideally within regulated or data-sensitive environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, Teams administration, and CUI compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, and governance frameworks.
• Prior experience developing and delivering technical and end-user training programs, including documentation and multimedia content.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• PMP, ITIL, or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

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