Share point Migration specialist, ShareGate
About the role
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Share point migration specialist
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Experience: 5-8yrs
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: General
Main location: Bangalore/Hyderabad/Chennai
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Migration Specialist to support a large-scale enterprise migration program. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and supporting multiple concurrent SharePoint migrations, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless end-user experience throughout the migration lifecycle.
The role requires strong hands-on expertise in SharePoint Online migrations, migration tools such as ShareGate, stakeholder engagement, troubleshooting, and migration validation activities.
Roles and responsibilities:
Migration Delivery
Execute end-to-end SharePoint migration activities, including pre-migration, migration, and post-migration validation.
Perform migrations using ShareGate and other approved migration tools.
Manage multiple migration waves and sites concurrently while meeting project timelines.
Execute incremental migrations and support cutover activities.
Planning & Preparation
Conduct site discovery and pre-migration assessments.
Identify migration risks, including permission complexities, unsupported content, and storage-related issues.
Support content cleanup and readiness activities in collaboration with site owners.
Stakeholder & Business Engagement
Work directly with site owners, information stewards, and business users.
Facilitate migration planning sessions and stakeholder discussions.
Communicate migration approaches, schedules, and expectations clearly.
Address stakeholder concerns, manage resistance to change, and support post-migration inquiries.
Client Support During Migration
Provide hands-on support to business users throughout migration waves.
Assist with post-migration validation of content, permissions, and site structures.
Troubleshoot migration-related issues and coordinate escalations when required.
Technical Execution
Configure, schedule, and execute migration jobs using ShareGate.
Validate migration outcomes, including files, permissions, metadata, and site structures.
Troubleshoot failed or partial migrations and perform remediation activities.
Support permissions mapping and ensure migrated access models maintain integrity.
Operational Excellence
Manage workload across multiple active migrations simultaneously.
Track migration progress, risks, dependencies, and issues.
Maintain project documentation and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Must have skillset:
Technical Skills
Proven hands-on experience with SharePoint Online migrations.
Strong experience using ShareGate or equivalent SharePoint migration tools.
In-depth understanding of:
o SharePoint Online architecture and site structures.
o Modern SharePoint sites and subsites.
o SharePoint permissions, inheritance, and access management.
o Migration challenges such as throttling, large data volumes, and unsupported components.
Experience configuring, executing, and validating migration jobs.
Migration Delivery & Operations
Experience delivering multiple SharePoint migrations in parallel.
Strong project execution, prioritization, and workload management skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple stakeholders and migration waves.
Experience performing migration validation, cutover support, and post-migration remediation.
Stakeholder Management
Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders and end users.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and business-friendly manner.
Experience supporting users through migration and organizational change initiatives.
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Strong troubleshooting skills related to migration failures, performance issues, permission mapping, and data validation.
Ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues.
Strong analytical and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Good to have skills:
Experience with AvePoint solutions, including Fly, Cloud Governance, and reporting tools.
Experience migrating from:
o SharePoint 2010 / 2013 environments.
o Network file shares and legacy content repositories.
Exposure to large-scale enterprise migration programs involving multiple business units.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 collaboration services and governance practices.
Experience with migration reporting, automation, and governance frameworks.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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