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Microsoft · 10 hours ago

Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft is an industry leader in technology, and they are seeking a Program Manager to manage and maintain the data infrastructure for cloud datacenter hardware operations. This role involves creating network parts, submitting Engineering Change Orders, and ensuring data quality while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Manage daily triage processes for network team parts and BOM creation and change requests
Compile and prioritize lists of tickets requiring triage and coordinate resolution between teams
Create and maintain network parts and Bills of Materials in PLM/PDM systems
Submit and track Engineering Change Orders to ensure timely processing
Ensure data quality and address data governance issues across engineering systems
Participate in legacy part hydration activities to maintain system integrity
Coordinate between engineering teams to identify requirements and facilitate communication
Monitor and maintain ticket queues to prevent significant backlogs
Support networking infrastructure components including switches, assemblies, chassis, optics, cables, and transceivers
Maintain accurate documentation and data structures for core components used in datacenter hardware

Qualification

Cloud engineeringEngineering Change ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementNetworking infrastructureData governanceTicketing systemsProgram managementCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience with cloud engineering background
Minimum 2 years of experience with ticketing systems or Product Lifecycle Management tools
Minimum 2 years of experience with Engineering Change Management or program management for engineering teams
Experience working closely with engineering teams in a collaborative environment
Hands-on experience with networking infrastructure components such as switches, assemblies, chassis, optics, cables, and transceivers
Cloud engineering background and understanding of cloud infrastructure
Proficiency with ticketing systems, preferably Azure DevOps
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management or Product Data Management tools
Engineering Change Management expertise
Program management capabilities for engineering teams
Strong understanding of network part and BOM structures
Data governance and quality assurance skills
Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team collaboration
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
Excellent communication skills for leading meetings and workshops
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Preferred

Previous experience leading network calls or holding weekly meetings, scrums, or workshops
Engineering degree highly preferred, though not required

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
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