Microsoft is betting heavily on the Azure cloud platform, but we will not be able to succeed unless it meets customer needs. The Azure Global team engages in many innovative technical and business solutions to bring capabilities of intelligent cloud to Microsoft customers. If you are looking for a challenge and are passionate about customers and their business needs, Azure Global Commerce Integration team has the right role for you! The CI team is looking for a Senior Program Manager who can define the vision and the roadmap for new Sovereign clouds and define what it would take for Azure to be successful in those markets. The position we are looking for is a highly visible one with significant responsibility and Cloud + AI division-wide scope. It is a great opportunity for anyone who loves to work with people, solve complex problems and wants to make an impact!
Responsibilities
* Being a thought leader toincubate, implement and refine ideas that will elevate Azure in special markets above its competitors.
* Define the businessrequirements and processes that will enable Azure to continue serve customers around the world.
* Engage with teams in different functions ranging from business planning, finance, operations to engineering which will eventually deliver what we need.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* 7+ years Program Managementu202Fexperience.
Preferred Qualifications:u202Fu202F
* Strong communication skills to effectively deliver gaps and findings and negotiate prioritization.
* Technical knowledge and experience in Cloud services. Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to articulate abstract customer asks and drive requirements.
* BS in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.
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.
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