Microsoft · 8 hours ago
Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager
United States, Texas, Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead Hardware Server Platform development and delivery for Azure’s cloud technologies and services. The role involves building cross-team partnerships to transform new hardware concepts into scalable solutions and ensuring timely deployment of new hardware infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Lead a virtual team of functional leads including members from hardware and software engineering, sourcing, supply chain, networking and datacenter operations for documenting a clear Plan-of-Record (POR) for the new product development and leading the project team to meet stated milestones
Technical Program Management for new Cloud hardware development. Drive the development, planning & execution of a holistic cross functional product development and/or launch strategy. Provides technical leadership and identify technical risks
Collaborate with internal and external technology development partners to form a cohesive development plan
Have an in-depth understanding of the product technical requirements, milestones, deliverables and interdependencies for establishing an accurate and effective project infrastructure. Leverage experience and engineering skills to solve problems, fill gaps and achieve objectives through a cross functional team
Responsible for effective communication and escalation of risks and dependencies while ensuring timely decisions are being made
Hold accountability for team and most or all portions of the work to deliver best in class architecture solutions
Conducts risk management efforts in new product introduction, scenario planning and mitigation of risks, recovery from risks
Communicate to and regularly interact with senior management, highlighting risks across functional teams and providing recommendations to support product level decisions
Operate effectively in ambiguity. Apply process where it creates value, and design process where it’s needed. Recognize the situations where each approach is most appropriate
Ensure cross functional alignment: generating clarity, tracking towards development milestones and overall readiness for all new Data Center infrastructure development, launch, and deployments
Use program management tools and communication methods to ensure common understanding of program plan of record to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
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
BS in Engineering preferably in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Engineering degree preferred but not required
5+ years of experience in a leadership role driving technical HW + SW projects from requirements through launch, including managing complex project schedules, removing roadblocks and keeping processes running smoothly
3+ years of experience providing communications and program updates at an executive level
Ability to partner closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and implement features, infrastructure, processes, and workflows
Ability to create and operationalize processes to transform the effectiveness of the organization with respect to meeting business goals. Coach, enable and grow Program Managers within the team and our partners
Can align key stakeholders, and manage projects through milestones to completion on schedule and in budget
Ability to monitor and measure engineering impact and performance results by tracking key performance indicators
Excellent technical design, problem solving, debugging and communication skills
Ability to deal with ambiguity, assess opportunities and develop principles to prioritize multiple strategic and tactical options, and drive issues to closure with a high bar on quality
Proven ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of business stakeholders to achieve results and impact
Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences (Senior Executives, IT management, etc.)
Supplier management experience for ODMs, SIs, and IHVs
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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