Microsoft · 18 hours ago
Public Sector Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $188K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering customers through innovative solutions. The Public Sector Program Manager will identify opportunities in Public Sector industries to drive scalable customer success solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape program vision and enhance customer satisfaction.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Performs program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal/external market, sales, delivery), conducts forecasting, and examines business insights and trends (e.g., customer feedback, expectations) to identify stakeholders, define program scope, and maintain competitiveness
Understands overall business goals, strategies, and both short‑ and long‑term priorities (e.g., AI, security, efficiency, quality)
Identifies current program risks, assesses impact, and builds/maintains mitigation plans
Identifies and scopes opportunities to create new programs and enhance existing ones
Applies structured problem‑solving (e.g., root‑cause analysis) to define program strategy, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with business objectives
Establishes and maintains alignment with stakeholders and leadership, defines resource needs, and creates project plans, timelines, and performance targets
Improves operations of existing programs by applying appropriate methodologies and best practices to diagnose complex issues, evaluate multiple scenarios, and select optimal solutions
Drives clarity in complex program areas and seeks simplification in processes, communications, and execution
Ensures security principles and requirements are embedded in all planning and delivery processes
Partners across organizational, product, and business teams (e.g., Engineering) to design and deliver complex programs that meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards with minimal guidance
Builds alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure delivery of program goals and consistent execution of the plan of record
Produces high‑quality collateral (e.g., proposals, strategy decks, internal/external pitch content) that incorporates stakeholder needs and ensures alignment to business goals
Leads the rhythm of business (ROB) for program execution, ensuring participants and stakeholders meet required communication and delivery cadences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience
Strong passion to learn about new software, AI or security technologies (e.g. pursuit of training or certifications)
Demonstrated ability to help colleagues or customers understand new technologies and apply them
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business, Operations or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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