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Microsoft · 6 hours ago

Sr. Director, Technical Program Management - AI

North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$162K/yr - $286K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, experimentation, and crafting a visionary future for customer support.

You will directly engage with businesses to navigate programs from inception to delivery.

Your daily responsibilities will encompass managing the delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones, and resources, all while fostering a culture of experimentation and forward-thinking.

You will showcase exceptional collaboration skills across teams, groups, and organizations.

The ability to anticipate and analyze project risks, develop comprehensive risk management plans, and mitigate subsequent issues is crucial.

You will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and managing project requirements, plans, timelines, issues, risks, and challenges.

Your role will involve supporting business owners in driving significant programs or multiple projects, and collaborating closely with program/process owners to identify and implement transformative business changes.

You will drive the consensus needed to adopt a forward-looking and manageable change strategy.

You will manage large-scale programs and intricate projects involving multiple stakeholders with diverse agendas and business priorities will be a key aspect of your role.

You will lead large, cross-functional project teams towards ambitious and timely outcomes, ensuring the integration of innovative practices.

While not directly involved in feature implementation, take full accountability for the organization's success.

Ensure that all initiatives, projects, and tasks align with the broader organizational goals and contribute positively to the company's growth and reputation.

Lead, mentor, a cross functional team of senior resources, ensuring they are well-equipped, motivated, and aligned with the company's objectives.

Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualification

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AIMachine LearningTechnical Program ManagementData AnalysisProduct DevelopmentLarge-scale Program ManagementProject ManagementTechnical AcumenVendor ManagementCoding Experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience.

6+ years experience leading cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

2+ years of experience integrating AI /Machine Learning capabilities into business operations.

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience.

10+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Strategic Vision: Ability to envision the 'big picture' and translate user feedback and business needs into actionable, forward-thinking roadmaps and strategies. Experience in setting, monitoring, and adjusting strategic directions based on an evolving business landscape.

Accountability: A mindset that embraces responsibility for the broader organizational success, ensuring that every decision and action taken aligns with the company's visionary goals.

Technical Acumen: In this hands-on technical role, a deep understanding of technology, especially in the realm of AI solutions, is highly beneficial. This understanding aids in effective communication and collaboration with engineering teams, driving innovation and experimentation.

Solid analytical capabilities, with an aptitude for understanding complex concepts and situations that others might overlook.

Excellent communication skills, especially at the executive level, are essential. Experience working with external vendors, robust project management expertise, leadership acumen, and a proven track record in managing large-scale programs.

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.

Founded in 1975

Redmond, Washington, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.microsoft.com

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