Senior Technical Program Manager

Microsoft's Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) team builds and operates Microsoft datacenters, which in turn powers Microsoft's cloud business. The CO+I Engineering team (CO+IE) delivers services, applications, and automation supporting datacenter planning, construction, and operation. We own a large portfolio of services, including workflows that enable predictable, lowest cost datacenter construction, telemetry systems that drive high availability and optimized energy usage, and task and performance management applications that help our operation run as efficiently as possible. CO+I Engineering is a advantage for Microsoft, and an important pillar in its cloud success.

The Security Engineering & Critical Infrastructure (SECI) team is focused on delivering security and critical environments technology services across the datacenter delivery and maintenance lifecycle. In this role you will drive technology outcomes by leading the end-to-end delivery of IT and critical environments infrastructure projects that improve security across our global portfolio. As Senior Technical Program Manager, you will partner closely with your colleagues, engineering, and infrastructure teams, and key decision makers across CO+I to develop in class network infrastructure for high security networks in datacenters and into space.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.

• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

• This role is eligible for remote work up to 100%.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

• Experience in planning and delivering core infrastructure projects to support critical environment such as physical security, electronic power and maintenance, and building automation.

• Experience in applying industry standard project and program management methodologies and disciplines to increase efficiency and scalability.

Other 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.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis,

• OR product development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

• Previous datacenter exposure/experience with operations, planning, and engineering.

• Experience solving problems by leading with passion and empathy for customers.

• Attention to detail and high commitment to accuracy and auditing.

• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries.

• Industry standard certifications such PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-CP, PMI-RMP

• Technical acumen, with the ability to solve both technical and non-technical problems.

• Proven ability to lead large, cross-organizational, technical infrastructure deployment projects.

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 29, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, finance, and business development to identify risks and opportunities.

• Develop strategies and execution plans to deliver against published Objective Key Results (OKRs).

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines for datacenter infrastructure projects.

• Be the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) between regional leadership and key stakeholder teams to communicate progress, challenges, risks, and opportunities.

• Continuously evaluate and refine existing processes and workflows to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

• Ability to think logically; problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.

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