Senior Program Manager

The Azure Global team is looking for a strong, motivated, independent, and energetic Program Manager (PM) to drive complex project requirements, cross-team communication, and execution accountability across both technology and business projects within the Azure Global business portfolio.Azure is the fastest-growing business in Microsoft’s history and is the foundation of Microsoft’s commercial Cloud Services.

Azure differentiates itself as the only hyper-scale, enterprise-grade Cloud that has a true hybrid story.

Customers and analysts recognize Azure’s tremendous momentum which continues month over month.

To help customers achieve their goals, Azure continues to build the largest global footprint of any Cloud provider with 54 regions live and announced, with more in the pipeline.As we drive to be the leading cloud platform in the world, Azure Global is hiring an exceptional PM to help drive our hyper-scale business forward globally in strategic industries, such as cloud gaming, health and life sciences, energy, retail and consumer products, and others.

Azure will be the best cloud for every industry, every segment, every customer – as our landscape evolves, come make that happen with us.**Responsibilities**+ Partner in the strategy, buildout plans, and blueprints for Azure infrastructure to the most demanding customer requirements, and shepherd solutions that produce increased business productivity+ Drive accountability of Azure investments principles, while improving deployment efficiency and cost optimizations+ Lead cross-organization partnership throughout Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I), Real Estate & Facilities (RE) and Engineering Managers to drive alignment and standardization of sovereign construction projects+ Directly shape the strategy for delivery of standardized builds around the globe+ Disseminates a common project culture and mindset by informing, communicating and training teams about techniques, methodologies and best practices**Qualifications****Required Qualifications**+ 5+ years of progressive responsibility in development of complex capital projects+ Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Construction Management+ Experience managing multiple large multi-faceted projects+ Ability to lead a team and report out to Microsoft Senior Leadership+ Strong verbal and written communication skills+ Ability to influence cross-discipline teams+ Construction health & safety knowledge**Preferred Qualifications**+ Strong analytical skills, combined with a strategic orientation, as well as an aptitude for solving complex business problems+ Ability to resolve ambiguity or conflict situations to bring global teams and business groups into alignment+ Technical problem-solving and analytical skills using data analysis and escalation management in a complex environment+ Experience managing projects with multiple work streams and partners; demonstrated strategic planning abilities+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to impact & influence key stakeholders**Citizenship Requirements**+ Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.**Location Requirements**+ This position is located in Redmond, WA and will require relocation if you do not currently live in the general area.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.

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