Principal Systems Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer based in Brazil.

This role sits at the intersection of enterprise collaboration, cloud productivity, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will be responsible for shaping how modern workplace tools are adopted, optimized, and governed across a global organization. The position combines strategic ownership with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring that platforms like Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and Copilot deliver maximum business value. You will play a key role in driving user adoption, improving operational performance, and enabling secure, scalable collaboration experiences. Working in a highly cross-functional environment, you will partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate needs into effective M365 solutions. This is a high-impact role where your work directly influences productivity, employee experience, and enterprise efficiency at scale.

• Own, configure, and continuously optimize Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and Copilot to ensure reliability, performance, and business value.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of Microsoft 365 tools, with a strong focus on Copilot and modern collaboration capabilities.
• Lead communication strategies for platform updates, changes, and best practices, ensuring clarity and strong end-user engagement.
• Define and enforce standards, governance models, documentation, and operational best practices for the M365 ecosystem.
• Monitor platform usage, adoption trends, and user behavior to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous optimization.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to design and deliver scalable M365 solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Mentor and support technical team members, contributing to capability building and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• 8–10+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, preferably within global organizations.
• Deep hands-on expertise with the Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive) and related services.
• Proven experience driving large-scale adoption of M365 tools and leading change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Solid understanding of M365 security, compliance, identity, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of working across business and IT teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, global, and matrixed environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience; Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior-level responsibilities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on location.
• Access to modern collaboration tools and continuous learning resources.
• Career development opportunities within a global, innovation-driven environment.
• Support for certifications and ongoing professional growth.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental, legal, and financial well-being.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on purpose-driven impact.