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

Requirements

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
  

Benefits