The Technical Program Manager will manage feature delivery for Microsoft Azure products, ensuring compliance, planning sprints, writing specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders.
1. General
- Job Title: Technical Program Manager
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: Fully Remote (domestic US sourcing)
- Workplace: Fully Remote
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with a strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you ensure efficient and accurate pricing updates and launch experiences for Microsoft Azure and commercial products? Do such questions intrigue you?
- How do you plan and manage software application updates and releases?
- How do you collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and design solutions?
- How do you ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and meet all standards?
- How do you drive functional and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new features and updates?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a leading technology company that specializes in Microsoft Azure and commercial products.
- Role Summary: As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for running feature delivery for new and updated features that enable pricing updates and launch experiences for all commercial and Azure products at Microsoft. You will work closely with the Technical PMs, engineering team, and business stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, manage delivery, and report on progress.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Write Requirements and Functional Specifications for new and updated features.
- Plan and execute sprint planning for application updates.
- Support the engineering team during stand-ups.
- Ensure systems remain secure and compliant, meeting all standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and stakeholder teams to plan and deliver functional and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Write and provide weekly status reports.
- Communicate planned and in-flight work across all stages of the product lifecycle.
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in driving planning with engineering, sprint planning, and project management.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in writing requirements and/or specifications.
- Minimum 6 years of experience with Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of product compliance requirements.
- Ability to proactively identify issues and coordinate resolutions.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders as part of a Technical PM team and as an individual with our partner team process, technical, and business managers.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your skills in communications and program management within a dynamic corporate environment.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on the assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, have a non-discrimination policy, encourage diverse candidates, and provide accessibility and accommodation.
In conclusion, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at [email protected].
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