Google Workspace Migration Specialist

Google Workspace Migration Specialist

Posted 4 days ago by 1752239360

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Google Workspace Migration Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert on Google Workspace accounts and collaborate with migration teams to ensure a smooth transition to Microsoft 365. The role involves analyzing existing email infrastructure, engaging with end-users, and ensuring compliance with security and governance policies. This position is fully remote, with the option to work from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Google Workspace (GWS) accounts, permissions, access control, and application usage across the client environment.
  • Partner with the UK-based Banking migration team to address GWS-related queries and provide technical solutions aligned with organizational needs.
  • Collaborate with the Microsoft 365 (M365) migration team to ensure a smooth and secure transition from GWS to M365.
  • Analyze and document the existing email infrastructure and GWS app utilization to inform migration planning and tool selection.
  • Engage with end-users to understand usage patterns (internal, external, or hybrid) and provide tailored guidance during the migration process.
  • Ensure all migration activities comply with Banking's security, compliance, and data governance policies.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage user communication, training, and migration-related notifications.
  • Recommend appropriate migration tools, methodologies, and best practices to support an efficient and low-risk transition.
  • Support the decommissioning of the legacy GWS environment after successful migration and data validation.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in Google Workspace (GWS) and Microsoft 365 (M365) environments.
  • Strong understanding of email infrastructure and application usage.
  • Experience in migration planning and execution.
  • Ability to engage with end-users and provide tailored support.
  • Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance policies.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Familiarity with migration tools and best practices.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Ann Arbor

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Google Workspace Migration Specialist - 100% Remote
Location, Ann Arbor, MI
Long term contract
Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Google Workspace (GWS) accounts, permissions, access control, and application usage across the client environment.
  • Partner with the UK-based Banking migration team to address GWS-related queries and provide technical solutions aligned with organizational needs.
  • Collaborate with the Microsoft 365 (M365) migration team to ensure a smooth and secure transition from GWS to M365.
  • Analyze and document the existing email infrastructure and GWS app utilization to inform migration planning and tool selection.
  • Engage with end-users to understand usage patterns (internal, external, or hybrid) and provide tailored guidance during the migration process.
  • Ensure all migration activities comply with Banking's security, compliance, and data governance policies.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage user communication, training, and migration-related notifications.
  • Recommend appropriate migration tools, methodologies, and best practices to support an efficient and low-risk transition.
  • Support the decommissioning of the legacy GWS environment after successful migration and data validation.