Overview

Microsoft is seeking a experienced Principal Program Manager to lead the development of our next-generation Observability data pipeline service solution. This innovative platform will be integral to our Azure Cloud services, enabling the transfer of exabytes of data daily across a diverse range of sources and destinations for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and advanced analytics. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evolving the Azure Monitor solution, ensuring it meets the complex demands of hundreds of thousands of customers, both internal and external.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a cutting-edge data pipeline capable of handling exabytes of data daily.
• Empower customers by allowing them to define advanced extensability transformations, enhancing the utility and customization of the data pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and design teams to build on the existing Azure Monitor solution, ensuring seamless integration and extension of its capabilities.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to gather requirements, set expectations, and deliver a scalable, high-performance solution.
• Drive cross-functional teams towards the successful execution of the project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert(SME) on data pipeline technologies and Azure Cloud services, providing guidance and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor project progress, identifying risks and obstacles early and devising effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Other
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years in technical product or program management, with engineering background.
• Experience in managing large-scale, complex technology projects, especially those involving big data, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies.
• Experience with Azure services, data center technologies, and familiarity with competing cloud platforms.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing and gaining buy-in at multiple levels across different divisions and cultures.
• Experience with innovative problem-solving, analytical thinking, and an ability to manage multiple, dynamic initiatives simultaneously.

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 12, 2024.

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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