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Microsoft · 6 hours ago

Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft is a major technology company seeking a Program Manager for their Oregon site. The successful candidate will drive community engagement and manage various site-level programming activities, including large-scale events and university partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage site-level events including hackathons, social committee activities, and volunteer programs
Build and maintain relationships with local universities including Portland State and Oregon State for mentorship and recruitment initiatives
Plan and execute event logistics including venue coordination, volunteer sourcing, and resource management
Serve as liaison between the site and university partners, including occasional travel to campus locations
Create and maintain project tracking systems, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel documentation
Support business management activities and general office operations
Manage volunteer coordination efforts for various site programs
Organize mentorship programs and resume review sessions with university partners
Maintain on-site presence to support daily operations and event requirements
Develop detailed project plans to accomplish organizational goals and direct related activities

Qualification

Event managementMicrosoft 365 proficiencyProject managementVolunteer coordinationCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 2 years of event management experience
Minimum 2 years of project management experience
Minimum 2 years of onsite office management experience
Minimum 2 to 4 years of overall corporate experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required
Event management and coordination
Project management and tracking
Verbal and written communication
Problem solving and critical thinking
Attention to detail
Interpersonal and relationship building
Time management and ability to work independently
Microsoft 365 suite proficiency including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Organizational and planning capabilities
Volunteer coordination and management

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

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9192)
2024 (9343)
2023 (7677)
2022 (11403)
2021 (7210)
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
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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