APAC E2E Program Manager

MICROSOFT OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking experienced technical program managers to manage a portfolio of data center programs. Ideal candidates will have deep technical knowledge and proven program management success, with the ability to lead complex initiatives effectively. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, driving business results, and improving processes. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience are essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive salary and inclusive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical project/program management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional and cross-team projects.
• Full lifecycle technical program management methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of data center programs from initiation through closing.
• Communicate frequently with executive stakeholders and project teams.
• Drive business results through focus on key performance indicators.

Skills

Technical project management

Cross-functional project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PMP

Prince 2

Job description

Overview

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the world’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and deliveringa trustedexperience to customers and partners worldwide, and we are looking for passionate, high energy program managers to help achieve that mission.

If you want to have fundamental impact on how Microsoft’s Cloud is deployed and operated globally, want to be involved with one of the most strategically important teams at Microsoft, if strong technical and business acumen, leadership, creativity, and out of the box thinking are some of the skills you bring to the table - this job is for you!

We are looking for experienced technical program managers with deep technical and business expertise, extraordinary leadership and demonstrated large-scale technical program management success. You should have exceptional industry knowledge, technical depth in the execution and delivery of datacenters, and have the executive presence to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of data center programs from initiation throughclosing, enhancing business value across different program delivery dimensions
• Differentiate Microsoft data center delivery to create a competitive advantage by applying ‘Best inClass’project and program managementexpertise
• Communicatefrequentlyand flawlessly in written and verbal form with both executive stakeholders and project teams.
• Manage cross-functional, geographically dispersed project teams like networking, procurement, and operations, creating connection across dispersed teams, processes, and systems
• Drive business results through a regimented focus on key performance indicators and business goals, promoting clarity and motivation to the project team to execute on time, under budget, while delivering high quality results with zero rework
• Apply world-class technical and competitive ecosystem knowledge to respond to competitive challenges in data center delivery
• Use experience andexpertiseto improveprocessand tools related to datacenter program delivery
• Drive intelligence and automation in the datacenter delivery platform by using data to improve quality, delivery timelines, and cost performance, while reducing manual touches
• Design and drive implementation of reporting by interfacing with business, engineering, finance, operations, and systems teams toprovideactionable insights
• Leverage technical acumen inconstruction,mechanical/electrical systems, structures, networking, and building automation systems tofacilitateengineering problem solving and ideation
• Deliver on ambiguous projects with multiple stakeholders, unclearrequirementsand incomplete data

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degreeplus 4+ years oftechnicalproject / program management experience
• 2+years experiencemanaging cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Full lifecycle technical program managementmethodology(PMP, Prince 2, etc.)experience planning and managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, people,riskand communications
• Experience in organizational change management and business process improvement
• Should have a mix of technical and program management skills and experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management / datacenter constructionor lease/ network engineering experience; self-motivated, confident working at a senior executive level and comfortable working in a matrixed organization
• 6+yearsexperiencemanaging cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Professional PM certification, PMP,ESi, PMI, Prince2or equivalent
• Demonstrably clear leadership skills and experience working with large, diverse teams
• Understandingofbusiness and financialobjectivesand plans accordingly
• Exceptional executive level communication and engagement skills
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment
• Track recordof coaching teams and mentoring others in planning,organizingand coordinating their work.

The ideal candidatepossessesthe following:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience applying Earned Value Management techniques to measure project performance
• Experience managing large scale construction or network infrastructure projects
• Exceptional problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Understanding of contract language

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