Senior Program Manager, Technical Excellence - Microsoft Corporation

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, millions using Office 365, and millions using other services - all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure - CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization comes to life. The Datacenter Physical Security (DCPS) team is organized within CO+I. DCPS is dedicated to delivering the most trustworthy and efficient physical security services to protect the personnel, infrastructure, data, and confidential information foundational to the Microsoft Cloud. Our vision is to be the most reliable, meticulous, and trusted industry provider of hyperscale cloud physical security. We are accountable, effective, and efficient stewards of the awesome responsibility we hold. We innovate to meet challenges. We automate and simplify to scale efficiently. We constantly create and maintain a collaborative ecosystem. We appreciate and act on opportunities to improve. The Physical Security Technical Excellence (TechEx) team is seeking a Senior Program Manager responsible for leading scalable physical security solutions across multiple supporting pillars. This role leads high-profile and business critical projects involving physical security site evaluation, design, construction and program management for our worldwide critical infrastructure including datacenters, leased collocations, and other types of facilities. This position is responsible for working directly with numerous internal and external teams, including regional Physical Security partners, security technology engineers, architects, numerous security vendors, construction / project managers, and customers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services across a wide array of stakeholders and priorities. 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** + Manage internal partner engagements and initiatives with Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) teams within CO+I. + Develop tools, process, and reporting in support of Security Design and Security Project Management pillars to support regional delivery teams. + Manage external staff and suppliers responsible for maintaining active projects and record documentation for the life cycle of datacenters. + Create and maintain permission groups across the various tools used by the program, identifying opportunities to provide least privileged access. + Responsible for managing global supplier data for security integrators, consultants, and manufacturers. Data includes costs, forecasting, and performance. + Create supplier resiliency by identifying new providers across the technical security pillars. + Administer Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for various new suppliers, benchmark new and existing suppliers, and onboard new service providers. + Lead regular engagements with global suppliers to manage onboarding, performance and opportunities. + Routinely present to large groups of stakeholders training material, program updates, change management items and more. + Global collaboration in support of AMER, APAC, EMEA, and Air-Gapped Cloud (AGC) programs. + Other + Embody our Culture and Values **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + 4+ years experience in Security Program or Program Management or related field. **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:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Risks, or related field AND 8+ years experience in Security Program or Program Management + OR equivalent experience. + Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent Protection certification + OR Physical Security Professional (PSP) + OR equivalent Physical Security Certification. Security IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 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 \#COICareers 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. 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