Description
Job Title: SaaS, Microsoft 365 & AI Platforms Administrator
Overview We are seeking a technically proficient and highly organized professional to own our SaaS and AI ecosystem, with primary responsibility for Microsoft 365/SharePoint and our AI platforms. This role will ensure a secure, well governed, and optimized environment while bringing structure to SaaS and AI usage across the organization and ensuring employees have access to the right tools, usage is centralized through corporate accounts, and business needs are translated into platform decisions in partnership with vendors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Microsoft 365 & SharePoint
Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, Entra ID)
Manage permissions, access controls, and governance policies
Monitor performance, security, and usage; implement improvements
2. AI Platform Ownership (GenAI Emphasis)
Own enterprise AI platforms, ensuring secure, standardized access and usage
Understand business needs and translate them into platform requirements
Partner with vendors to evaluate and optimize AI tools (with emphasis on GenAI)
Ensure all AI usage occurs through approved corporate environments
3. SaaS & AI Portfolio Management
Maintain a centralized inventory of all SaaS and AI tools (cost, ownership, renewals)
Manage subscriptions and identify optimization opportunities
Establish governance for tool adoption and vendor management
4. User Lifecycle & Provisioning
Lead onboarding and offboarding across SaaS and AI platforms
Manage user provisioning, licenses, and access (SSO/SCIM where applicable)
5. Security, Compliance & Documentation
Enforce security best practices (MFA, access reviews, audit logs)
Support compliance and data governance requirements, including AI usage
Maintain clear documentation and provide light user enablement
Qualification & Experience :
4–8+ years in SaaS, IT systems, or platform administration
Strong Microsoft 365 experience (SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID)
Experience with identity, access management, and provisioning
Exposure to AI tools in an enterprise setting, particularly GenAI
Ability to translate business needs into platform decisions and work with vendors
Familiarity with SaaS lifecycle and subscription management
Preferred
Experience with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot)
SaaS management tools (e.g., Zylo, Torii, BetterCloud)
Automation or scripting (Power Automate, PowerShell)
Exposure to governance, compliance, or audit processes
SUCCESS PROFILE
Strong operator with clear ownership mindset
Effective bridge between business users and technology providers
Brings structure and discipline to SaaS and AI usage
Ensures tools are both well-governed and widely adopted
Company
Coresight Research is a data-driven research and advisory firm focused on retail and technology. It offers proprietary data, industry reports, and subscription access, along with advisory services, market development, and AI-focused programs designed to help clients anticipate changes and shape strategic decisions.
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