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Microsoft · 4 hours ago

Program Manager (contract)

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
money$47.50/hr - $54/hr
date3+ years exp

Microsoft is seeking a Program Manager (Contract) to serve as a critical liaison between internal engineering teams and external partners for a vital certification program. The successful candidate will manage complex workflows, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure seamless partner experiences throughout onboarding and ongoing program participation.

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Responsibilities

Partner closely with internal engineering teams and external partners to support driver servicing workflows
Manage driver submission workflow issues from intake through delivery, including troubleshooting and resolution
Coordinate partner onboarding processes and guide partners through required certification procedures
Assist with partner suspension reviews and account management activities
Track and report on schedules, milestones, and program status to stakeholders and leadership
Create and maintain requirements documentation, scope definitions, and functional specifications
Provide technical and analytical information to Product Managers and key stakeholders
Organize and facilitate cross-functional activities to ensure program milestones are achieved
Monitor program execution to ensure delivery within schedule and budget constraints
Resolve blockers and coordinate with validation teams to maintain workflow efficiency
Review and track partner submission issues and account-related concerns on an ongoing basis

Qualification

Program management experienceStatus reporting toolsCross-functional coordinationSoftware platform experienceExternal partner managementAnalytical problem-solvingStakeholder managementIssue resolutionDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of program management experience
Minimum 3 years of cross-functional coordination experience
Minimum 2 years of experience with status reporting and tracking tools
Experience supporting software or platform programs
Experience managing external partner relationships
Experience coordinating across engineering and product teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Program management expertise with demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives
Cross-functional coordination and collaboration across multiple teams and organizations
Proficiency with status reporting and project tracking tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical aptitude for understanding software and platform ecosystems
Stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
Documentation creation and maintenance skills
Schedule management and milestone tracking
Issue resolution and escalation management

Preferred

Experience with hardware ecosystems
Experience with driver development or validation workflows

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.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.microsoft.com

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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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