Are you passionate about cloud computing? Do you get excited about transforming Microsoft’s most critical business through automation, data and intelligence? If so, come and help us build the most reliable & efficient datacenter infrastructure on the planet. Microsoft is experiencing tremendous growth in its Cloud computing business, driven by Azure. Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization is the backbone of the Cloud Business, responsible for designing, building and operating Microsoft’s datacenters. The CO+I Engineering team is responsible for designing and delivering end to end software solutions to deliver step function improvement to the business. We are looking for a customer obsessed, data driven, technical, Senior Program Manager with strong collaboration and communication skills, and execution ability, to drive key initiatives in the Datacenter Transformation space. As a Senior PM you will be responsible to drive product vision, strategy and execution of foundational systems that enable fast, flawless and efficient execution of data center operations. You will lead a cross-functional team of world class software engineers, datacenter operators & leaders, and partner with Azure Engineering teams to define and deliver step function business improvements through transformative software solutions.

This is a unique, high impact opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, and the space is expected to grow significantly over the next few years.

Responsibilities

• Partner with datacenter Operations to deeply understand business processes and define product vision and requirements.
• Adopt a “product engineering approach” to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
• Define and own product roadmap, drive planning activities, and partner with engineering and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery and operationalization.
• Provide regular program updates to Executives and business partners.
• Define & analyze KPIs to measure product and business success.
• Establish effective feedback loop with the field to gain insights for continuous product improvement and to drive adoption.
• Be a force multiplier of the team by driving clarity and generating energy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PM experience in shipping software products / online services, from concept definition to launch.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to influence different types of stakeholders.
• BA or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience. MBA combined with a technical background is a plus.

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.

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 every two years thereafter.  

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