About the job

Description

***1 year FTC***

Overview

Our client, a large and complex organisation with multiple diverse business units, is embarking on a strategic initiative to plan and scope a new SharePoint solution. They are seeking an experienced SharePoint Project Manager to join on an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract to lead the discovery, design, and early planning stages of this business-critical project.

This role is central to designing a SharePoint framework that aligns with the needs of multiple departments—each with distinct workflows and operating models. Success will depend on tailoring the solution to these differences to drive adoption and deliver tangible business benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scoping, and documentation phases of a new SharePoint solution across multiple business units.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement activities to gather business requirements, current pain points, and operational nuances.
• Design a SharePoint solution blueprint that accommodates bespoke needs of each department while remaining scalable and manageable.
• Develop a roadmap that includes phased implementation, adoption strategies, and business change considerations.
• Ensure alignment with best practices in information governance, data retention, and security compliance.
• Drive business buy-in by clearly communicating the value and day-to-day benefits of the new solution.
• Work closely with technical teams to define system architecture, integration needs, and data migration requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, change managers, and internal comms teams to support culture change and adoption.
• Report regularly on project progress, risks, and dependencies using a variety of project toolsets.
• Embed change management principles to support successful rollout and long-term sustainability.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering multiple SharePoint projects across complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint Online, including architecture, content management, site design, and user permissions.
• Deep appreciation for information governance, compliance, and data lifecycle management within a SharePoint context.
• Demonstrable experience working on projects with significant culture change and user adoption components.
• Skilled at engaging and influencing stakeholders across all levels and business areas.
• Familiar with multiple project management toolsets and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
• Excellent documentation and planning skills – able to clearly articulate requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Experience in environments transitioning from legacy systems or mixed technology landscapes.

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications in SharePoint or related technologies.
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM).
• Experience working within regulated industries or with compliance-driven governance models.