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https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/global-infrastructure/services/

We are seeking a Program/Business Manager responsible for overseeing and supervising Azure Global Infrastructure team activities. We seek a curious and collaborative candidate who brings strategic thinking, effective communication, interpersonal skills, operational excellence, and trustworthiness.  In this role, you will help lead a disruptive front of change at Microsoft.  You will also help with establishing the culture of the fast-growing team by defining its values, expectations and beliefs.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop strategy and execution frameworks for Azure Global Infrastructure 
• Operationalize these frameworks with Global Infrastructure teams and partner teams
• Act as a strategic and trusted advisor to the GM and LT 
• Work closely with the GM to craft the right organization design, operating model, and execution principles to enable Azure to deliver strong product and business results
• Define the GM’s engagement with partners and customers including managing escalations, qualifying engagement requests, and ensuring successful executive sponsorships  

Rhythm of the Business:

• Coordinate with the Azure Global Chief of Staff’s office and other C+AI teams regarding business planning and lead the team through major milestones and Rhythm of the Business (ROB)   
• Understand and manage the team’s resourcing and fiscal health including headcount operations, strength of force, budgeting and spend. 
• Lead the team preparation for business reviews and help “see around corners” and anticipate problem areas 
• Drive impact through stakeholder engagement. Establish review mechanism of insight, metrics and actions contributing to product, business, and team performance 

Communications:

• Manage the team specific rhythm and communications -- LT meetings, all-hands, off-sites, etc. This includes engagement on CVP & SLT level.  
• Lead the evolution of the team culture - including MS Poll, employee onboarding, including remote employees and other activities with an aim of achieving best-in-class organizational health 
• Manage the internal and external content and communications plan - including AR/PR, customer engagements, social presence, travel priorities, and team communications 
• Manage and drive stakeholder map 

Business Operations:

• Precisely and proactively manage the team budget, team calendar of events - working with the finance team and budget stakeholders to have a deep understanding of program and discretionary spend and drive to quarterly and FY financial targets/accountabilities. Ensure all program asks have clear ROI. Participate as leading member of the Azure business manager community - collaborating on cross organizational projects and initiatives as appropriate.
• 10-25% travel to be expected in this role

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience years in professional software development or Program Management is required.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Advanced Sciences is necessary.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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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