Global Workplace Services Technology - Technical Program Manager - Microsoft Corporation

**About Global Workplace Services (GWS) Technology Team:** GWS Technology Team owns development of Microsoft's Digital Transformational strategy, supporting solutions or experiences (employee and operational), and products across the Real Estate & Finance (RE&F) Global Workplace Services portfolio. We ensure alignment to Microsoft's strategy to deliver connected, accessible, sustainable, and secure environments by partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver world class digital systems and experiences driving the future of Microsoft's core business. Join us as a **Global Workplace Services Technology - Technical Program Manager.** **GWS Technology Objectives:** + Architect, plan, pilot, and design future visitor, customer, employee, and operational experiences based on a human centered universal design mindset + Work with GWS Technology leadership to inform the strategic vision and lead/support the execution of digital transformation initiatives from inception to operations. + Research, Incubate & Assess Future trends around digital transformation and industry-shaping technologies for adoption & analyze their implications on the combined organization. + Develop, empower, and apply the digital building lifecycle process and technology to transform the plan-build-live aspects of our real estate and digital portfolio. 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. **Responsibilities** The GWS Technology team is looking for an experienced Digital Transformation, **Global Workplace Services Technology - Technical Program Manager** who can drive large-scale technology and infrastructure transformation projects. As an agent of change, you will require broad technological expertise and have a background in design, construction, application development, project management and/or program management and related processes and technologies. You will be able to apply advanced analytics and be experienced in principles of functional and technical architecture to define appropriate solutions and strategy at an executive level. You will demonstrable experience in establishing or developing requirements for business analysis, planning, solutions deployment, and inform operational models. You will do the following: + Participate in and inform GWS Technology annual strategy, vision, and roadmap. + Drive partnerships, alignment, innovation, and compliance across GWS, product groups, IT, and external partners where possible. + Oversees a portfolio of projects including the project plan, timelines, milestones, financial management, performance metrics, and/or resource needs for crucial programs. Communicates the program status and risk to relevant stakeholders and holds them accountable for following the established schedule, risk mitigation plans, and processes. Establishes objectives and success criteria for the project in an inclusive collaborative manner with all stakeholders. + Facilitate experiments, Proof Of Concepts (POC) and prototypes that test hypothesis, validate assumptions, and create insights that inform future strategy and direction of GWS Technology investment. + Champion internal GWS innovation using the available suite of Microsoft and industry products; Power Platform, Dynamics, Azure IOT, Augmented Reality (AR)/Mixed Reality (MR)/Virtual Reality (VR), Azure Digital Twins, Office 365, and other products and partner offerings. + Develop executive business cases, project plans, and subsequent reporting for all Digital Transformation (DT) projects assigned ensuring appropriate approval, validation and assessment prior to additional investment or expansion. + Provide transparency of product and process via regular project/program reporting updates to GWS Technology leadership, peers, and stakeholders: evangelizing crucial programs to stakeholders, partners, and customers to gain buy in. Leveraging data and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate the value of the program and show business impact. Tailoring communication style and storytelling strategy according to audience and business needs. + Drive the Rhythm of Business (ROB) during plan execution to ensure participants and stakeholders are communicating and responding according to the necessary cadence. Coordinates necessary cross-team collaboration (e.g., Landing, Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Technical Program Management) to ensure all program requirements are understood and can be met. + Generate awareness across GWS of available solutions through multiple mechanisms: virtual and in person presentations, partnerships, SharePoint, Yammer, social media (where possible) and documentation. + Capture data, identify risks, drive consensus, create SOWs (Scope of Work), facilitate approvals, manage budget and timeline for DT projects assigned - creating business cases to justify CAPEX and OPEX budget requests for all DT or Innovation projects assigned. + Coordinate to ensure privacy, security and accessibility compliance with appropriate Microsoft stakeholders and other related parties (IoT and Software teams) + Work with Procurement, Compliance, Governance and legal to validate scope, contracts and terms to ensure we are following policy and GWS mandated processes wherever possible. Other + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience. + 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience. + 6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + 1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos) Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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 1, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .