Sharepoint Architect

Senior SharePoint Architect (Contract)Contract, 12-month minimum, with extension likely based on the project planHourly rate: Up to 80/hr for the right backroadLocation: Remote. Candidates must live in or near the Northern Ohio area for tax and client purposes.ResponsibilitiesLead requirements-gathering sessions with business stakeholders and translate their needs into a clear SharePoint/M365 architectureDesign and implement the intranet, hub-site structure, and departmental sitesDefine information architecture, navigation, content types, metadata, and permissions modelsEstablish governance: site provisioning, ownership, lifecycle, sharing policies, and naming standardsWork hands-on with the technical team on build, configuration, and rolloutExplain and document architectural decisions to technical and non-technical audiencesTransfer knowledge through documentation, working sessions, and coaching so the internal team can sustain the platformContribute to the project plan, roadmap, and phased delivery approachRequired QualificationsSenior-level experience architecting and implementing SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365 environments end to endProven delivery of intranets and hub-site architecturesStrong consulting skills, including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and communicating design tradeoffsDemonstrated experience building governance frameworksComfortable working hands-on in a collaborative team rather than only advising from a distanceStrong documentation and knowledge-transfer skillsResidence in or near the Northern Ohio areaPreferred QualificationsExperience in financial services, tax, or another regulated industry (security, compliance, records management)Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labels, and retention policiesExperience with Power Automate, Power Apps, and Teams integrationExperience with migration from legacy platforms or file shares to SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft 365 certifications (e.g., MS-102, MS-700)