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Engineering · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Career Directions Limited

Digital Workplace & Microsoft 365 Technical Expert

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiMid level · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A company in Nairobi is looking for a Digital Workplace & Microsoft 365 Technical Expert. This full-time role suits someone with strong Microsoft 365 skills, especially in SharePoint and Power Platform, who can provide technical advice, design solutions, and support adoption of digital workplace technologies.

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What you will do

  • Provide technical input and advice on Digital Workplace strategy and Microsoft 365 trends.
  • Identify ways to increase adoption and value of Microsoft 365, including new features like Microsoft Copilot.
  • Engage with business teams to understand challenges and recommend digital solutions.
  • Offer expert technical guidance on Microsoft 365 applications, accounts, access, and permissions.
  • Monitor Microsoft 365 updates and provide insights for continuous improvement.
  • Manage the lifecycle of Microsoft Teams workspaces including creation and deletion.
  • Design, configure, and integrate Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity solutions.
  • Develop prototypes and small-scale solutions using Microsoft 365 capabilities, SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
  • Coordinate with offshore teams for Power Platform solutions development and support.
  • Provide second and third level technical support for Microsoft 365 issues, including ticket resolution and escalation.
  • Support testing, validation, and rollout of technical solutions.
  • Participate in governance forums and prepare technical documentation and handover materials.
  • Support adoption and change management initiatives by developing training content and delivering user training.
  • Assist digital champions and stakeholders in improving Microsoft 365 usage and adoption.

Requirements

  • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Lists, Planner, To Do, OneNote, Stream, Viva Engage, Whiteboard, Bookings, and Visio.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Identity and Services, Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Copilot, and Power Platform including Power Automate and Power Apps.
  • At least 10 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies and infrastructure.
  • Several years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 applications and services.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft 365 architecture and administration.
  • Expertise in SharePoint and Power Platform is essential.
  • Experience leading organisation-wide change initiatives.
  • Experience working closely with business teams on IT projects.
  • Experience establishing governance, operational, and support procedures for IT services.
  • Experience managing product deployments and enterprise rollouts.
  • Skills in IT systems design including functional specifications, data models, user interface design, and use cases.
  • Experience managing or coordinating outsourced development projects and service vendors.
  • Strong business analysis, process improvement, and solution design abilities.
  • Preferred certifications include MS-102, AB-650, AB-900, PL-900, or other relevant Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, or Digital Workplace certifications.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application. The employer has not published a closing date.

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