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Senior Technical Program Manager
Redmond, WA
Job Description
OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations and Innovation Organization is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office. This role will enable the next generation Specialty Computing & Artificial Intelligence (AI) at scale for datacenter operations. This position will require effective program management & cross-organizational collaboration with planning, supply chain, hardware engineering, data center design and data center operations organizations. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the world's fastest growing cloud service! As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow, the ability to deploy new hardware infrastructure and significantly scale computing capacity is of paramount importance. The candidate will enable mechanical, networking, power, and cooling technologies to result in improved uptime for our customersand a lower cost of operations. We seek an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager, ideally with a technical background in datacenter critical environments (power, cooling, energy, etc), who can distill the needs of our internal business partners and work with subject matter experts (SME) to ensure those requirements are met. The ideal candidate has experience leading complex server hardware, datacenter infrastructure or process initiatives to ensure a highly functioning cross-functional collaboration and solve technical and non-technical challenges. Skill set covers problem solving, communication (verbal and written), and working through ambiguity is required. You will have the opportunity to build cross-team partnerships to transform new hardware concepts into scalable solutions in Microsoft's Cloud Datacenters. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesLead for specific cloud data center program and technology deployment. Responsible for overall program planning, strategy, and schedule, being the single voice of the program through implementation. Lead a virtual team of technical subject matter experts, Datacenter Design Engineers, Supply Chain, Datacenter Operations and Tooling. Have an in-depth understanding of the product technical requirements, milestones, deliverables and interdependencies for establishing an accurate and effective project infrastructure. Lay out detailed critical path plans and schedules, actively manage the required tasks and establish risk mitigation plans to avoid impact in the event implementation delay occurs. Develop and drive requirements to scale the solution(s) in datacenters. Apply critical thinking and engineering skills to solve problems, fill gaps and achieve objectives through the cross functional team. Develop, execute, and track Operational Key Results (OKRs). Responsible for effective communication and escalation of risks and dependencies between teams while ensuring timely decisions are being made. Be comfortable interacting with senior management, highlighting risks across functional teams and providing recommendations to support program & technology decisions. Operate effectively in ambiguity. Apply process where it creates value, and design process where needed. Recognize the situations where each approach is most appropriate. Ensuring cross functional alignment: generating clarity, tracking towards release milestones and overall readiness for all new Datacenter infrastructure deployments. Use program management tools and communication methods to ensure common understanding of program plan of record to stakeholders. Embody our culture and values.
ResponsibilitiesLead for specific cloud data center program and technology deployment. Responsible for overall program planning, strategy, and schedule, being the single voice of the program through implementation. Lead a virtual team of technical subject matter experts, Datacenter Design Engineers, Supply Chain, Datacenter Operations and Tooling. Have an in-depth understanding of the product technical requirements, milestones, deliverables and interdependencies for establishing an accurate and effective project infrastructure. Lay out detailed critical path plans and schedules, actively manage the required tasks and establish risk mitigation plans to avoid impact in the event implementation delay occurs. Develop and drive requirements to scale the solution(s) in datacenters. Apply critical thinking and engineering skills to solve problems, fill gaps and achieve objectives through the cross functional team. Develop, execute, and track Operational Key Results (OKRs). Responsible for effective communication and escalation of risks and dependencies between teams while ensuring timely decisions are being made. Be comfortable interacting with senior management, highlighting risks across functional teams and providing recommendations to support program & technology decisions. Operate effectively in ambiguity. Apply process where it creates value, and design process where needed. Recognize the situations where each approach is most appropriate. Ensuring cross functional alignment: generating clarity, tracking towards release milestones and overall readiness for all new Datacenter infrastructure deployments. Use program management tools and communication methods to ensure common understanding of program plan of record to stakeholders. Embody our culture and values.
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As soon as possible
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Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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