Senior Technical Program Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Alignment, Engineering Problem Solving, Data Center Delivery, Performance Indicators, Automation, Reporting, Cross-Functional Initiatives, Leadership, Technical Acumen, Construction Management, Networking Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Business Acumen, Risk Management, Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the World’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide, and we are looking for passionate Senior Technical Program Manager, Datacenter Portfolio Management to help achieve our mission. If you want to have fundamental impact on how Microsoft’s Cloud is deployed and operated, want to be involved with one of the most strategically important teams at Microsoft, possess effective technical and business acumen, leadership, creativity, and out of the box thinking then this job is for you! We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager, Datacenter Portfolio Management with deep technical and business effectiveness, trusted leadership and demonstrated large-scale program management success. You should have exceptional industry knowledge, technical depth in the planning, data review and execution of data centers, and have executive presence to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives. In this role, the successful candidate will partner closely with key engineering leaders to drive programs focused on transforming how we deliver data centers to our customers. These programs will be on the leading edge of innovation and will include driving pilots and other first of kind programs that shape ongoing strategy in delivering data centers efficiently and on schedule. You balance effective analytical and technical skills with the ability to influence decision makers within the CO+I leadership and execution teams spread across the rest of Azure. You will also partner closely with related teams including our design engineering, construction, networking and data center project management teams. Responsibilities In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Manage cross functional initiatives, focusing on cross-organizational efficiencies and decision making that enable scale through streamlined rhythm of business, tools and processes. Leverage technical acumen in mechanical/electrical systems, structures, and networking infrastructure to facilitate engineering problem solving. Differentiate Microsoft data center delivery to create a competitive advantage by applying ‘Best in Class’ project and program management expertise. Drive business results through a regimented focus on key performance indicators and business goals, promoting clarity and motivation to the project team to execute on time, under budget, while delivering high quality results with zero rework. Use experience and expertise to improve and/or deploy templates, automation, and processes. Design and drive implementation of reporting by interfacing with business, engineering, finance, operations, and systems teams to provide actionable insights. Deliver on ambiguous projects with multiple stakeholders, unclear requirements, and incomplete data. Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Data Analytics/Science AND 4+ years experience in planning, project management, execution, and stakeholder alignment across large-scale complex organizations. OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Data Analytics/Science AND 8+ years experience in planning, project management, execution, and analytics across large-scale complex organizations OR equivalent experience. OR equivalent experience. 6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise on key functional areas of engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical, electrical, networking, and building automation systems. Expertise working with large-scale data sets and analytics tools (e.g. PowerBI, PowerApps) to derive insights and make process improvements. Comfortable working at the Executive level within a highly matrixed organization. Experience driving execution with hyper-scale cloud engineering groups. Technical program management experience managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, people, risk, and communications. Demonstrates leadership skills and experience working with large, diverse teams. Understanding of business and financial objectives and plans accordingly. Demonstrates technical excellence in learning and applying successful strategies and implementing improvements to engineering methods and quality practices across the data center delivery portfolio. MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Experience managing large scale construction or network infrastructure projects. Understanding of contract language. Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. #COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional initiatives to enable scale through streamlined processes. Drive programs focused on transforming data center delivery and ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.