Microsoft Platform Manager

Job Title: Microsoft Platform Manager Employment Type: Temporary contract Location: Phoenix, AZ, mostly remote with the ability to report onsite as needed Schedule: Standard first shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours/week; no OT expected Contract duration: 7 Months of contact with Potencial for extension or conversion to full-time Background Check: Required Security Clearance: None Position Summary The Microsoft Platform Manager leads the strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of the organization’s Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. This role establishes Microsoft services as a governed enterprise platform—balancing innovation, security, compliance, and operational sustainability. The position works cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Security, Innovation, and departmental stakeholders to prevent unmanaged platform expansion while enabling collaboration, automation, analytics, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategy, governance, and lifecycle management for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform services. Establish and maintain a platform governance model, policies, standards, and lifecycle processes. Balance innovation and digital transformation with security, compliance, and operational sustainability. Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Innovation, and business stakeholders to prevent unmanaged platform sprawl. Oversee administration and governance considerations for Entra ID, Microsoft Graph, and Power Platform. Implement and govern Data Loss Prevention and retention policies. Lead cross-functional technology initiatives across multiple business units. Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders, providing clear guidance and recommendations. Required Skills Experience establishing platform governance models. Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Graph, and Power Platform administration. Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention and retention policies. PMP, ITIL, Microsoft, or related certifications. Experience leading digital transformation initiatives across multiple business units. Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Required Experience Three years of related experience. Five years of progressively responsible experience in Microsoft 365 administration, platform governance, IT program management, or enterprise technology leadership, including: Managing Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and/or Power Platform. Developing governance frameworks, policies, or standards for enterprise SaaS platforms. Leading cross-functional technology initiatives. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.