SharePoint Platform Lead

Description

Leidos' Chief Information Office, reporting through the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a SharePoint Platform Lead to serve as the technical authority and transformation leader for the organization's SharePoint and workflow automation ecosystem. This role will lead the modernization from SharePoint 2016/2019 to SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) and SharePoint Online, as well as the migration of legacy Nintex workflows to the Microsoft Power Platform.

This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise, platform ownership, and leadership through influence. The successful candidate will define technical direction, lead complex platform and workflow migrations, modernize legacy solutions, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable collaboration and automation capabilities across the enterprise.

Location: This position offers full time remote work from any US based location.

Citizenship US Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Technical Authority

• Serve as the enterprise technical owner and lead SME for SharePoint (2016/2019, SharePoint SE, and SharePoint Online)

• Define and own the target-state architecture for SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration services

• Establish platform standards, design patterns, and technical direction aligned with business, security, and compliance requirements

• Act as the final technical authority for SharePoint architecture, customization, and integration decisions

Migration & Modernization Leadership

• Lead and execute the transition from SharePoint 2016/2019 to SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online

• Plan and drive content, site, and solution migrations, including:

  • Legacy customizations

  • Workflows and forms

  • Permissions and information architecture

• Assess legacy solutions and determine rebuild, refactor, retire, or replace strategies

• Ensure migration activities are executed with minimal disruption to business operations

Workflow Modernization & Automation Migration

• Lead the migration and modernization of Nintex workflows to the Microsoft Power Platform

• Architect and develop Power Automate and Power Apps solutions required to replace or modernize legacy workflows

• Define migration standards, reusable patterns, and decision criteria to ensure consistency and maintainability

• Ensure migrated workflows align with SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online best practices

• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Microsoft 365 services, and external systems as required

• Reduce operational risk by eliminating manual, fragile, or unsupported legacy workflows

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Define, implement, and evolve SharePoint and Power Platform governance models, including:

  • Site provisioning and lifecycle management

  • Permissions and access controls

  • Data protection and compliance alignment

• Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant solutions

• Ensure platform configurations align with enterprise and regulatory requirements

Leadership, Influence & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to IT leadership, program teams, and business stakeholders

• Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure technical solutions

• Lead technical design reviews, migration planning sessions, and architectural decisions

• Mentor and guide technical staff on SharePoint, Power Platform, and modernization best practices

• Drive adoption of modern collaboration and automation capabilities through leadership and influence (not direct authority)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience with SharePoint in enterprise environments

• Deep hands-on experience with:

  • SharePoint 2016/2019

  • SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE)

  • SharePoint Online

• Proven experience leading SharePoint migration and modernization efforts

• Strong experience migrating Nintex workflows to Power Automate and Power Apps

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform

• Demonstrated experience using PowerShell to automate SharePoint and Microsoft 365 administrative, governance, and migration tasks

• Demonstrated experience acting as a technical lead or platform owner

• Proven ability to drive large-scale process improvement and workflow modernization initiatives

Leadership & Professional Competencies

• Strong technical leadership with the ability to set direction and make architectural decisions

• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries without formal authority

• Excellent communication skills with executive, technical, and business audiences

• Strategic mindset balanced with strong execution discipline

• Proactive, resilient, and improvement-driven approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SPFx, JavaScript/TypeScript, and REST APIs

• Power BI integration and reporting experience

• Experience supporting regulated or secure enterprise environments

• Microsoft certifications in SharePoint, Power Platform, or Microsoft 365

• Experience leading platform transitions in hybrid or large-scale environments

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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