The Role
Execute end-to-end SharePoint migrations using ShareGate, including site discovery, readiness assessments, migration waves, cutovers, validation, permissions mapping, troubleshooting, and post-migration support. Manage multiple concurrent migrations, track timelines, risks, and issues, maintain documentation, and communicate with site owners, information stewards, business users, and project leads. Support content cleanup, stakeholder concerns, end-user validation, and escalation of complex migration issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
As per industry standards
Skills Required
- Proven experience with SharePoint Online migrations
- Hands-on experience with ShareGate or equivalent migration tools
- Strong understanding of SharePoint site structures, including sites, subsites, and modern architecture
- Strong understanding of SharePoint permissions models and inheritance
- Understanding of migration challenges, including large volumes, throttling, and unsupported components
- Experience delivering multiple migrations in parallel
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple sites and stakeholders
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders and end users
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into simple terms
- Experience supporting users through change and migration activities
- Ability to troubleshoot migration issues involving performance, failures, and data validation
- Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately
- Experience with AvePoint Fly, Cloud Governance, or reporting
- Experience migrating legacy SharePoint 2010 or 2013 or file shares
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise migration programs
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The Company
What We Do
DATAECONOMY is a global, cloud-first data and AI consultancy delivering enterprise-grade solutions through an innovative intellectual-property suite. Its work spans data and BI platform modernization, self-service AI, data mesh and fabric, master data management, governance, cloud enablement, digital engineering, knowledge graphs, and machine lakes supporting cybersecurity and financial-crime use cases for enterprise clients.
