Google Workspace Architect

We are partnering with a large, enterprise-scale organization undergoing a major Google Workspace transformation initiative. This role will act as a hybrid Project Manager / Architect / Lead Engineer, responsible for owning the strategy, design, and execution of a Chromebook and Google Workspace rollout (500 * 1,200 users).

This is not a traditional PM or admin role-this individual will function as the subject matter expert (SME) across Google Workspace, ChromeOS, and cross-platform collaboration (Google + Microsoft 365), driving both technical execution and stakeholder alignment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Chromebook deployment (initial 500 users scaling to 1,200+)
• Lead Google Workspace implementation, configuration, and optimization, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, and Admin Console
• Architect and enforce device management strategy (ChromeOS / MDM / endpoint policies)
• Drive project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication across IT, business, and executive teams
• Define and implement organizational unit structures, access controls, and security policies within Google Workspace
• Oversee device provisioning, configuration, policy enforcement, and lifecycle management
• Manage identity, access management, and governance (SSO, permissions, compliance)
• Lead migration / coexistence strategy between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments
• Design and execute change management, training, and adoption strategies for end users
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on networking, DNS, email routing, and cloud integrations
• Establish best practices, documentation, and operational runbooks for long-term scalability
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex Workspace / ChromeOS issues

• 5-10+ years in IT, with strong experience in Google Workspace administration and engineering
• Proven experience leading Google Workspace deployments, migrations, or enterprise rollouts
• Hands-on experience with Chromebook / ChromeOS deployment and device management at scale
• Deep expertise in:
• Google Admin Console
• User provisioning, OU structuring, and policy management
• Security, compliance, and governance
• Experience managing or scaling environments from hundreds * 1,000+ users

Hybrid Skill Set (This is key)

• Ability to operate as:
• Project Manager (timeline, stakeholders, delivery)
• Architect (design decisions, scalability, governance)
• Hands-on Engineer (configuration, troubleshooting, deployment)

Cross-Platform Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Experience with coexistence or migration strategies between Google and Microsoft ecosystems

Nice to Have

• Experience with GAM (Google Apps Manager), scripting, or automation
• Google Workspace certifications
• Experience in large enterprise or multi-site environments
• Background in change management / user adoption strategy