Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft; Redmond; Remote; AUD 108,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions, on behalf of Microsoft, seeks a seasoned compliance program manager to provide dedicated, hands-on compliance support across launch reviews, internal audit management, and a centralized intake for compliance requests. This fully remote, staff augmentation engagement requires immediate productivity and collaboration across Legal, Finance, Engineering, Partner, and Operations teams.

This role emphasizes audit readiness, protecting revenue, and enabling the broader team to

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in compliance program management and internal audit support.
• End-to-end internal audit management experience with pre-planning and action plans.
• Ability to assess controls against policy frameworks and produce audit-ready records.
• Experience supporting licensing, partner, or reseller programs in tech.
• Proven use of reusable compliance tools and playbooks.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• CIA or CCEP designation preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and deadline-tracking skills.
• Knowledge of IIA, COSO, and remediation planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews for product launches and programs.
• Maintain audit-ready records of approvals and evidence.
• Program-manage internal audit from pre-planning to MAP development.
• Coordinate scope input and stakeholder contacts.
• Manage document requests and evidence submissions.
• Track open audit items and drive timely resolution.
• Collaborate with process owners to validate issues and MAP.
• Operate a centralized intake and tracking process for requests.
• Draft responses, memos, and briefings for decision makers.
• Track MAP commitments through to closure and flag risks.
• Maintain an issues log and prepare monthly status updates.
• Build reusable compliance assets and playbooks.

Skills

Compliance program management

Internal audit support

Risk assessment

Policy frameworks

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Program Manager (Contract)

please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned compliance program manager to provide dedicated, hands‑on compliance support across three integrated workstreams: launch compliance reviews, internal audit program management, and a centralized intake and tracking process for compliance requests. Operating within a monetization strategy and licensing organization, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring audit readiness, protecting revenue by preventing repeat audit findings, and enabling the broader team to focus on strategic contracting work. This is a fully remote, staff augmentation engagement requiring immediate productivity and the ability to work effectively across legal, finance, engineering, partner, and operations stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews for product, offer, and program launches in accordance with established launch policies and processes, assessing risk and completing compliance assessments where required
• Maintain complete, audit‑ready records of approvals and supporting evidence for every launch review
• Program‑manage the FY27 Cloud Solution Provider Internal Audit from pre‑planning through fieldwork, reporting, and Management Action Plan development
• Coordinate scope input, stakeholder contacts, and process documentation throughout the audit lifecycle
• Manage document requests, walkthroughs, and evidence submissions against defined deadlines
• Track open audit items and follow up with stakeholders to drive timely resolution
• Collaborate with business process owners to validate audit issues and draft Management Action Plans
• Operate a single intake, triage, and tracking process for compliance requests and remediation actions across internal stakeholder groups including Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Partner teams
• Research compliance questions and draft responses, decision memos, and briefings for organizational decision makers
• Track remediation actions and Management Action Plan commitments through to closure, flagging risks and missed dates proactively
• Maintain a risks, actions, issues, and decisions log and prepare monthly status reports and executive updates for leadership
• Build reusable compliance assets including audit preparedness guides, compliance review templates, playbooks, and trackers to strengthen the long‑term compliance program model

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in compliance program management, internal audit support, risk assessments, controls evaluation, and process improvement
• Demonstrated experience managing an internal audit end‑to‑end, including pre‑planning, document requests, walkthroughs, evidence tracking, and drafting Management Action Plans
• Proven ability to assess controls against policy frameworks and produce audit‑ready approval and evidence records
• Experience supporting licensing, partner, or reseller programs, or commercial contracts in a technology environment is strongly preferred
• Experience building reusable compliance tools, playbooks, and trackers that improve program efficiency and scalability
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation is preferred but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft clear decision memos, briefings, and executive‑level status reports
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills with a disciplined approach to evidence management and deadline tracking
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal direction
• Deep knowledge of internal audit and controls frameworks including IIA standards, COSO, control design and testing, evidence management, and remediation planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Strong stakeholder coordination and interpersonal skills with experience working across cross‑functional teams including legal, finance, and operations
• Familiarity with commercial licensing, partner, or reseller programs and the ability to quickly learn new program rules and agreement terms
• Experience with AI tools, Copilot, SharePoint‑based tracking solutions, or automation is a plus

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 8 months
• Pay Range*: $55 - $62.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

Benefit plans are available to eligible employees, with employee contributions and plan costs varying based on the coverage options selected.

• 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

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

• We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.