The Microsoft Azure Compute Program Management (PM) team drives horizontal customer experiences across Azure Compute Services. We are focused on producing modern solutions in areas of performance, reliability and overall deterministic Compute experience driving customer satisfaction and providing a dependable environment for Mission Critical applications on Azure. We combine globe-scale platform big-data foundation with Aritificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques, distributed systems solutions and deep system acumen to drive innovation that allows us to define and operate our datacenters beyond what was possible in the past with traditional techniques.

We have resources, industry connections and proven global leadership that helps us to continue delivering those platform innovations. We focus on the platform experiences that power Compute Services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Cloud Services, etc. You will have an opportunity to become a part of a strategic and innovative team, with Microsoft-wide impact, while helping us take on competitors such as Amazon and Google.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager II to be part of a team that will manage division-wide initiatives encompassing the Azure Host and Azure Host Networking. The role will be central to key Cloud & Artificial Intelligence (C&AI) division initiatives on customer experience and platform competitiveness, and you’ll drive some of the areas in a services platform with scale and availability targets that don’t exist in the industry today. To succeed in this role, you should be passionate about the Compute and Networking space, possess technical and analytical skills, terrific cross-group collaboration skills, and a passion for customers. You should be a creative leader with superior analytical abilities, have a track record of delivery in a services environment with a can-do attitude.

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.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of inclusive and diverse world-class PM team to deliver new and improve existing Azure services.

• You will work with customers and partner teams to identify scenarios and establish priorities.

• You will lead product planning areas for E2E scenarios based on customer inputs and data insights.

• You will define OKRs and establish and execute plans for improving KRs.

• You will partner with the development teams on scenarios, product tradeoffs, incremental value delivery.

• You will create win-win engagements with partners across Azure and Microsoft to drive customer value.

• You will prepare and deliver high quality executive reviews.

• You will generate energy and alignment across teams with meetings, along with clear customer and program goals.

• You will present to customers and internal stakeholders; use customer and partner feedback to continuously improve the product.

• Other: Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 1+ year(s) experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines.

• or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of program management or software engineering experience shipping products and high scale services.

• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to energize and motivate a high-energy team.

• Technical background and solid foundation in modern software engineering principles.

• Cross-team collaboration and executive presentation skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication.

Technical Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 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 $120,900 - $198,600 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

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