Sharepoint - Development Manager

Sharepoint Development Manager

LPS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SharePoint Development Manager to lead the design, development, and management of our Microsoft SharePoint environments (both Online and On-Premise). This pivotal role will be responsible for understanding business needs, architecting robust and scalable solutions, overseeing their development and implementation, and ensuring the effective governance and administration of our SharePoint platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in SharePoint, excellent leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design and Development:

Requirement Gathering: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to thoroughly understand their needs and translate them into clear, comprehensive functional and technical requirements for SharePoint applications and solutions.

Solution Architecture: Design the end-to-end architecture of our SharePoint Online and On-Premise environments, encompassing site structures, site collections, lists, libraries, workflows, forms, and custom applications, ensuring they effectively address business requirements and adhere to best practices.

Customization and Development: Lead and participate in the development and customization of SharePoint solutions utilizing out-of-the-box functionalities, SharePoint Designer, the Microsoft Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and potentially custom code (e.g., JavaScript, .NET, SPFx) as needed.

Workflow Automation: Architect and implement automated workflows using SharePoint workflows and/or Power Automate to streamline and optimize critical business processes.

Forms Development: Design and develop user-centric and efficient forms leveraging SharePoint lists, Microsoft Forms, and Power Apps to facilitate data collection and business processes.

Integration: Strategize and implement the seamless integration of SharePoint with other Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Teams, OneDrive), enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP), and relevant third-party tools through various integration methods and technologies.

Branding and User Interface: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the organization's branding guidelines within SharePoint, ensuring a consistent, intuitive, and user-friendly interface across all sites and applications.

2. SharePoint Environment Management and Administration:

Site Collection and Site Management: Take ownership of the creation, configuration, and ongoing management of SharePoint site collections, sites, and subsites, ensuring optimal organization and accessibility.

Permissions and Security: Define, implement, and meticulously manage SharePoint security protocols, including user permissions, groups, and access controls, to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with security policies.

Content Management: Establish and enforce robust content management policies, guidelines, and best practices to maintain data integrity, consistency, and lifecycle management within SharePoint.

Feature Configuration: Expertly configure and manage the diverse range of SharePoint features and functionalities to meet evolving business needs.

Monitoring and Maintenance: Proactively monitor the health, performance, and stability of the SharePoint environment, perform regular maintenance tasks, and efficiently troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise.

Governance and Best Practices: Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive SharePoint governance policies, standards, and best practices, including governance planning, information architecture, and metadata strategies, to ensure consistent and effective platform utilization.

Upgrades and Migrations: Strategically plan and execute SharePoint environment upgrades and migrations (e.g., from on-premises to SharePoint Online), including migrations from legacy systems or older SharePoint versions, utilizing tools such as ShareGate, Metalogix, or native PowerShell scripts.

3. Collaboration and Support:

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with business users, IT teams, and management regarding SharePoint solutions, project progress, and strategic initiatives.

User Support and Training: Provide expert technical support to end-users, develop comprehensive user documentation, and conduct engaging training sessions to drive SharePoint adoption and ensure effective platform usage.

Collaboration with IT Teams: Foster strong collaborative relationships with other IT teams (e.g., network, security, infrastructure) to guarantee the seamless operation and integration of the SharePoint environment within the broader IT landscape.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Independently identify, thoroughly diagnose, and efficiently resolve complex technical issues related to SharePoint applications and the underlying environment.

4. Leadership and Strategy:

Technical Leadership: Provide strong technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior SharePoint team members, fostering their growth and development.

Project Management: Effectively manage SharePoint-related projects, encompassing all phases from initial planning and execution to meticulous monitoring and successful closure.

Staying Updated: Proactively stay abreast of the latest advancements, updates, features, and best practices within the Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 ecosystems.

Strategic Input: Contribute valuable insights and recommendations to the organization's overarching digital workplace strategy, identifying opportunities to strategically leverage SharePoint for enhanced efficiency and collaboration.

Innovation: Identify and champion opportunities to leverage new and emerging SharePoint features and technologies to drive innovation, improve business processes, and enhance collaboration capabilities.

Architecture Leadership: Provide strong architectural leadership in the design and deployment of both SharePoint Online and On-Premise environments, ensuring optimal scalability, robust security, and high performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

> 8  years of demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and managing Microsoft SharePoint environments (both Online and On-Premise).

Deep understanding of SharePoint architecture, infrastructure, and best practices.

Proven experience with SharePoint development and customization utilizing out-of-the-box features, SharePoint Designer, Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and potentially custom code (e.g., JavaScript, .NET, SPFx).

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and their integration with SharePoint (e.g., Teams, OneDrive).

Solid understanding of SharePoint security principles, user management, and permissions.

Experience in planning and executing SharePoint migrations and upgrades using relevant tools.

Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.   

Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks related to SharePoint.   

Desired certifications, e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate].