M365 Architect

The Job You're Considering

Are you ready to drive digital transformation on a global scale? We are seeking an experienced M365 Architect to help our clients reimagine their digital workplace. As a key member of Capgemini's global Content Services team within the Insights & Data practice, you will work at the nexus of technology, innovation and business transformation, crafting tailored, scalable, AI-enhanced content platforms that empower organisations to make data-driven decisions and meet evolving regulatory and operational demands. The role serves as the spearhead for the development of front-end applications for software management. They ensure that the company's system architecture is responsive and the company is able to deliver technical competence. The Professional forces organizations to manages and monitors all content so that key personnel can more effectively respond to, and protect against, data breaches and financial deviations.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your Role

In this high-impact role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic leader for our clients. With a remarkable blend of technological acumen, business insight and consulting expertise, you will:

• Drive Transformation: Collaborate with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to design and implement modern workplace solutions that harness the full potential of Microsoft 365. Your initiatives will enable organisations to unlock business value from unstructured content by utilising technologies such as Custom Copilot in Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and Microsoft Purview.
• Architect Future-State Platforms: Lead the development of enterprise-grade, AI-powered content architectures by integrating core platforms including SharePoint, Teams and Exchange Online, and extending capabilities with solutions such as OpenText, BOX and next-generation migration tools (e.g. Cloudiway, Bititan, ShareGate, AvePoint, Xillio).
• Innovate and Govern: Utilise your expertise in records and information management to design robust solutions for compliance, data lifecycle management and risk management. Develop strategic roadmaps that encompass retention policies, classification frameworks, labelling strategies and end-to-end content governance.
• Assess, Strategize and Deliver: Conduct comprehensive capability assessments, identify gaps in existing information architectures and co-create actionable strategies. You will lead the entire project lifecycle, from scoping and design, through rigorous testing and migration, to detailed technical documentation.
• Champion Next-Generation Solutions: Act as a passionate advocate for modern content ecosystems, AI-driven insights and advanced enterprise search optimisation. Use data-driven analytics and sophisticated information architecture techniques to address complex business challenges.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for a dynamic Architect with a strong background in digital workplace solutions and enterprise information management:

Expertise & Experience:

• Extensive experience in IT, with a focus on enterprise information architecture, content services and digital transformation.
• Extensive hands-on experience in designing, implementing and migrating robust solutions on Microsoft 365 platforms-especially SharePoint Online-complemented by a solid understanding of security and compliance management (preferably with Microsoft certification).

Technical and Analytical Prowess:

• Proficiency in developing data models, conceptual/logical architectures and utilising tools such as Visio, OmniGraffle or other cloud-based visualisation platforms.
• A strong command of architecture and data management frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, DAMA).
• Expertise in Azure Solutions: Proven skills in designing and deploying robust, scalable and cost-effective Azure-based solutions using services such as Azure Functions, LogicApps, Azure Log Analytics and Queue architectures to ensure seamless integration and enhanced automation across customers content ecosystem.

Strategic and Consultative Leadership:

• A proven track record within multinational organisations or tier 1 consultancies, steering global compliance programmes and digital workplace initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain complex technical concepts in accessible terms, winning over both technical teams and business leaders.

Forward-Thinking Approach:

• A passion for leveraging AI and modern digital tools to revitalise legacy systems.
• Experience in leading transformational change and championing next-generation, AI-enabled content strategies.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.