Platform Owner - Microsoft 365 - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Platform Owner - Microsoft 365 for a hybrid position with a Global Manufacturing Company located in Minneapolis, MN. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Compensation: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This position is accountable for the strategy, governance, security posture, cost management, and operational health of the Microsoft 365 platform. The Platform Owner will ensure that services including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 Copilot are secure, governed, and aligned with Zero Trust principles. This role serves as the decision authority and escalation point for all Microsoft 365 matters, setting direction and ensuring the platform delivers expected business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end Microsoft 365 platform roadmap, feature enablement, and tenant-wide standards
• Determine when to adopt, defer, restrict or disable new features based on business value, risk, and platform maturity
• Translate platform constraints, risks, and tradeoffs into clear guidance for business stakeholders
• Partner with Cybersecurity and Identity teams to enforce Conditional Access, MFA, and least-privilege access
• Own governance for Microsoft 365 services, guest access, and external sharing
• Own Microsoft 365 Copilot enablement, including eligibility, rollout, licensing, and risk management
• Define how data is surfaced and used across Microsoft Search and Copilot experiences
• Own the Microsoft 365 licensing strategy and drive cost optimization
• Oversee lifecycle governance of third-party apps, app registrations, and service principals
• Own Tier 3 escalation for complex Microsoft 365 incidents and coordinate resolution

Primary Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 7 years of experience in Microsoft 365 platform ownership, administration, or enterprise collaboration platforms
• Demonstrated ownership of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange) in an enterprise environment
• Experience leading platform governance and influencing cross-functional partners
• Ability to translate platform risk, security posture, and technical constraints into clear business guidance
• Hands-on experience with service management for cloud platforms, including incident, problem, and change management
• Working knowledge of access management, security controls (e.g., Conditional Access, MFA), and data protection practices aligned to Zero Trust

Desired Skills:

• Experience defining and operating Microsoft 365 governance at scale
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Entra ID governance capabilities
• Experience with structured service management or change control practices in a cloud environment
• Exposure to Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot, including governance and risk considerations
• Strong understanding of licensing models and cost optimization in Microsoft 365

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

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For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

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