Sharepoint Intranet Administrator - Atlanta, GA

Cortland

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.Role OverviewCortland is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Owner to lead the transformation and ongoing evolution of our corporate SharePoint intranet. In this pivotal role, you will drive the vision and execution of a user-friendly, modern, and scalable intranet experience that empowers our associates and reflects Cortland’s brand.You will collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, streamline content governance, and improve usability - ensuring the platform is intuitive for non-technical users and aligned with current design and accessibility standards. Working closely with a dedicated SharePoint developer, you’ll deliver a best-in-class internal resource that supports communication, collaboration, and operational excellence across the organization.Intranet Strategy & Development
  • Execute the strategic vision for Cortland’s SharePoint intranet as a core tool for associate engagement, communication, and resource access.
  • Partner with key stakeholders (Internal Communications, Talent, IT, Digital Experience) to gather and prioritize business requirements, features, and enhancements.
  • Maintain a product roadmap and backlog that aligns with organizational goals, employee needs, and modern intranet best practices.
Content Governance & Management
  • Support department content owners across the business in managing, curating, and organizing relevant and engaging content.
  • Create and manage guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with Cortland’s brand and digital standards.
User Experience & Engagement
  • Analyze user behavior, search trends, and usage data to understand engagement and uncover areas for UX/UI improvements.
  • Recommend and implement solutions (e.g., navigation changes, widgets, personalization) that improve discoverability, accessibility, and overall user experience.
  • Advocate for non-technical users by promoting front-end-friendly solutions and simplifying content creation and editing.
Intranet Support & Enablement
  • Serve as the day-to-day owner of the intranet experience, acting as the go-to resource for questions, troubleshooting, and feedback.
  • Develop training resources, documentation, and onboarding materials to empower content contributors across the organization.
  • Coordinate content lifecycle processes including page creation, archiving, and quality checks.
Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and report on intranet usage and performance, using data to inform enhancements and stakeholder updates.
  • Prepare and present actionable insights to leadership and key partners, identifying ways to drive adoption and content effectiveness.
Qualifications
  • Proven 2-3 years experience as a Product Owner, Product Specialist, or Digital Platform Manager, preferably with intranet or digital workplace platforms
  • Hands-on knowledge of SharePoint Online, Modern SharePoint, and content management principles
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design, front-end usability, and content governance
  • Ability to define functional requirements, create documentation, and collaborate with technical teams
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with excellent communication and facilitation abilities
  • Comfortable analyzing data usage and making data-driven decisions
  • Experience developing in SharePoint Online, with expertise in SPFx (SharePoint Framework) and modern web part creation
  • Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including document libraries, metadata, and permissions management
  • Familiarity with document tagging, metadata structures, and information architecture best practices
About CortlandFounded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email Careers@cortland.comCortland is a drug-free workplace.Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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