KalSoft is currently looking for a Microsoft 365 Teams & SharePoint Governance Lead to come and join our Canadian team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing and managing Microsoft 365 governance solutions to drive compliance, operational efficiency, and improved user experiences. This role will be responsible for delivering consistent governance, lifecycle management, compliance integration, and licensing optimization for Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments.
Responsibilities:
Governance Framework
Develop and implement automated enforcement for naming conventions, ownership rules, metadata standards, and security controls
Define governance policies aligned with organizational compliance and operational requirements
Lifecycle Management
Configure policies for creation, renewal, archiving, and deletion of Teams and SharePoint sites
Ensure ongoing maintenance and alignment with organizational structure and usage patterns
Compliance & Records Management
Integrate governance software with Microsoft Purview to enforce retention, classification, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies
Maintain consistent application of records management controls across Teams and SharePoint
Self-Service Enablement
Create pre-approved templates for Teams and SharePoint sites with controlled provisioning workflows
Empower users with self-service capabilities while maintaining governance compliance
Visibility & Reporting
Configure dashboards and reports for administrators to track usage, compliance status, and orphaned sites
Provide insights and recommendations for improving operational efficiency and adoption
Licensing Management
Assess and recommend optimal licensing strategies for M365, Purview, and governance tools
Align licensing models (F3, E1, E3, E5) with user roles for maximum value and compliance
Monitor license usage and oversee cost-effective renewals
Onboarding & Configuration
Oversee installation, configuration, and integration of governance tools into Microsoft 365
Ensure seamless deployment and alignment with existing infrastructure
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Deliver training sessions for administrators and governance managers
Create documentation and user guides to support ongoing governance practices
Skills & Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate or SharePoint Administrator Associate (Enterprise Administrator Expert preferred)
5+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 governance, compliance, and administration
Expertise with Teams and SharePoint governance automation tools and lifecycle management solutions
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including retention, classification, and DLP policies
Experience in Microsoft 365 licensing management, optimization, and procurement processes
Excellent stakeholder communication, documentation, and training delivery skills
About KalSoft
Founded in 1999, KalSoft is a multi-award-winning trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients throughout digital modernisation and evolution. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner and a Solution Integrator (SI), KalSoft has a well-established international presence in six countries, and maintains a network of front offices and local business operations serving North America, Asia, and the Middle East to help meet the needs of our customers and partners.
