Principal Systems Engineer

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Seeking a motivated Principal Systems Engineer – M365 to join our global team. This role is responsible for the strategy, adoption, and operational management of the Microsoft 365 platform, with a strong focus on maximizing business value across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Own and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, Copilot)

• Drive adoption of M365 Copilot and modern collaboration tools

• Lead clear, end-user focused communication for M365 changes and updates

• Ensure platform performance, security, and compliance

• Partner with business and IT to deliver M365 solutions aligned to needs

• Establish standards, documentation, and best practices

• Act as escalation point for complex issues and mentor team members

• Track usage and adoption to drive continuous improvement

Skills:

• Strong communication and ability to simplify technical concepts

• Proven ability to drive adoption and change at scale

• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge and Experience:

• Deep experience with Microsoft 365 platform

• Hands-on experience with M365 Copilot or similar tools

• Experience driving enterprise adoption initiatives

• Strong understanding of M365 security and governance

• 8–10+ years in large, global environments

Education:

• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Relevant Microsoft certifications preferred