Microsoft 365 Infrastructure Delivery Lead

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Microsoft 365 Infrastructure Delivery Lead Position type: Full-Time Contract (W2) Role: Microsoft 365 Infrastructure Delivery Lead Duration: 6+ Months Contract Location : Remote Serve as the technical lead responsible for the end-to-end delivery, administration, and optimization of Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and cloud platforms within highly secure environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and support IT transformation initiatives spanning multiple Microsoft 365 tenants and cloud ecosystems. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project architectures, technical requirements, and implementation roadmaps while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include: Managing and delivering enterprise Microsoft infrastructure and cloud projects from planning through implementation. Providing technical oversight and ensuring the quality, completeness, and accuracy of project deliverables produced by team members. Partnering with technical leads to create and maintain project documentation, architectural designs, implementation plans, and knowledge transfer materials. Working closely with project managers and stakeholders to define project schedules, resource requirements, and delivery milestones. Coordinating activities across internal and external workstreams to identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integrations. Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates on task completion, risks, issues, and overall status. Building and maintaining strong client relationships by managing communications, expectations, escalations, and executive-level reporting. Driving best practices, governance standards, and continuous improvement across cloud and collaboration technologies. Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered. Minimum 10 years of relevant IT industry experience, including large-scale enterprise infrastructure programs. Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher) is required. Technical Expertise At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing and supporting: Microsoft Active Directory Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Microsoft Exchange/Exchange Online Microsoft Teams Microsoft 365 / Office 365 environments Strong experience working within secure Federal, State, or Government-regulated environments. Proven expertise in cloud infrastructure, tenant migrations, identity management, messaging systems, and collaboration platforms. Leadership & Project Management Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex, global technology deployment and transformation initiatives. Demonstrated capability in managing technical teams, prioritizing workloads, identifying risks, and driving successful project outcomes. Strong project management skills with experience overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives. Previous people-management or team-lead experience is highly desirable. Professional Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Strong consulting mindset with the ability to engage clients and provide strategic recommendations. Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments while managing competing priorities. Exceptional documentation skills, including the development of solution designs, architecture diagrams (Visio), operational procedures, and end-user documentation. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a focus on process improvement and best-practice implementation. Preferred Attributes Experience with multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environments and clo d migrat