Microsoft · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is looking for a technically curious problem-solver for the role of Senior Technical Program Manager. This position involves partnering with Internal Audit and engineering teams to enhance audit processes through technical expertise and collaboration, while also focusing on team upskilling and the translation of complex systems into actionable insights.
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Responsibilities
Understand Microsoft’s Engineering and Research divisions, build relationships across them to be seen as and act as a trusted partner, with the expertise to prioritize and lead both internal and external partners to outcomes that grow shareholder value and safeguard assets
Assist in identifying gaps in audit coverage through an understanding of corporate strategy and/or technology direction, criticality and industry-specific requirements or regulations
Demonstrate a passion for the acquisition of technical knowledge, with a focus on research areas of potential exploration while guiding adherence to security, privacy and ethical policies, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the Audit lifecycle (especially in the development of the audit plans, SOW and during audits)
Design functional, right-sized collateral or tooling that enables the team to execute with increased efficiency
Lead efforts to validate engineering controls or service architecture while focusing the team on identifying critical areas, that may have impact to Microsoft risk posture
Understand and translate engineering metrics, cycles, environments, tools, processes to identify and prioritize key risk areas and associated controls
Is a team influencer in that you revel in bringing alignment and structure to individual functions while focusing them on committed goals
Build business acumen, foster inclusive culture, and risk mindset for the lead and audit team. For example, providing actionable insight and coaching through feedback
Embody Microsoft Values and 'One Microsoft,' while embracing a growth mindset and driving impact. Champion an inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone can be their best
Raise the technical knowledge of self and the audit group on assigned risk areas through training and continuous professional development
Influence management as a trusted advisor to clarify risks to their business and where there may be potential blind spots. For example, providing clarification on risks to the business identified during the audit
Ensure clear and concise audit reporting of risks tested during the audit. Analyze and advise management on whether their planned actions will mitigate identified risks and provide perspective on risk trends. For example, reviewing audit reports and management responses. Reviewing team's audit findings and report to provide comments on quality against audit objectives when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a similar technical field 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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
10+ years or more of demonstrated work experience in Engineering, Audit or a combination of applicable industry experiences
5+ years' experience applying technical knowledge to assess, validate, or explain controls, architecture, or system design in complex environments
Familiarity with DevOps, and SDLC methodologies, as well as PM methodologies (Agile and Waterfall) and able to apply them pragmatically and as best suited
Ability to simplify the complex and contextualize audit findings
Team player – value working as a team, and success as a team
Curiosity to understand how things work and ability to dig into the details when needed. A self-driven constant researcher/ validator of facts and figures
Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with challenging stakeholders/ interpersonal situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional emotional intelligence
Ability to influence and motivate people across a broad variety of job functions through your relationships
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously, without losing sight of the highest priority items
Working knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, online safety, ethical AI or service availability
Professional certification such as CISSP, CIA, CISA, etc
Company
Microsoft
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