We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to be part of our SSC Infrastructure team which establishes and evolves the foundation of our secure environments underpinning some of Microsoft's most critical services.  This position involves a healthy mix being the PM complement for development and delivery/operations of infrastructure services (network, identity, etc) as well as driving cross team programs/initiatives.  The ideal candidate is someone with excellent program management and leadership skills. This is a role that requires excellent strategic thinking, deep technical knowhow, good at solving complex problems and capable of developing collaborative partnerships across a team, with the ability to frame solutions and drive alignment. If this sounds like you, we have an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate:

• Nonconventional thought leader - Just because it has always been done “that way”, does not mean it needs to continue. You are visionary, have solid business acumen and Out of the box thinking is your norm. You are the idea person.
• Focused on the “How” - you are humble yet ambitious, respectful yet direct, courteous yet bold, unpretentious while extraordinary. You can both give and receive constructive feedback equally.
• Innovative - you are innovative and transformative, you are abreast of the latest and emerging program management techniques and always keep customer and their needs first.
• Data Driven - You are a data sleuth. You use data modeling, statistical analysis, and data science to help drive decisions.
• Semper Gumby - you are flexible, adaptive, and capable of changing tactics and direction rapidly as business drivers and priorities change. Change is just another opportunity for your vast skills and capabilities.
• Pathfinder - You are a highly skilled and specialized tactician that can be inserted into any area of process. You skillfully identify obstacles and challenges and work around them, you create a path for the follow-on forces. You are the one others want to follow, partner with. You lead the way.
• Customer focused - everyone is a customer, either current, or potential. You inherently realize this, and your drive and focus on building scalable systems that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Team Player - You are a firm believer of “Win-Win” mindset. You excel in leveraging and building on others ideas and work while ensuring right acknowledgement is given as well as you are always looking at helping others and sharing your learnings and insights.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5+ year’s Technical Program/Project Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Robust problem-solving skills, ranging from conceptualization to implantation.
• CISSP or applicable GIAC certifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to include executive level communications.
• Excellent program management skills and an ability to influence others outside your team.
• Strong understanding of software security concepts and techniques.
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, proven ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations, great cross-group and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems.

 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.

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.