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Microsoft Hiring for Technical Assistant / Principal Program Manager at Redmond, WA Full Time
Job Description
OverviewAre you passionate about leading organizational transformation and driving strategic initiatives in a research environment? Do you have a background in program management, communication, and collaboration? If so, the Technical Assistant / Principal Program Manager role at Microsoft Research’s (MSR) new Core organization may be a role of interest. Microsoft Research Core is a new organization that consists of five worldwide laboratories, with a mission to advance the state of the art in computing and create positive impact for society. As a Technical Assistant / Principal Program Manager, you will report to and work closely with the Corporate Vice President (CVP) of MSR Core, and lead a variety of initiatives that assist in the organizational transition. You will work across the organization, with existing support teams, to drive operational efficiencies, technical strategy, and process to improve the output of the organization. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.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.
ResponsibilitiesWorking with, and reporting to, the CVP of MSR Core and other leaders to define and execute the strategic objectives of the organization. Partnering closely with existing teams, covering finance, communications, outreach programs, internal funding programs, our business management teams, and our technical teams, to align them with the technical objectives we’ve set. Taking strategic objectives and turning them into actionable plans, leveraging existing teams to implement them with a well-defined strategy. Designing technical teams to drive organizational technical strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Driving cultural consistency across the organization, and promoting a positive, high-energy, and inclusive work environment that achieves our technical objectives. Defining a rhythm of the business that achieves the organizational objectives, and ensuring clear and timely communication across the organization. Drives cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and to manage complex business needs. Leads project/program management to ensure organization-wide implementation of strategic efforts that require hands-on coordination across multiple disciplines and business organizations. Drives team culture and health for the leader by getting a pulse on organizational health, as well as leading culture initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion [D&I], hiring, onboarding) while partnering with Human Resources to do so, for the projects being managed by the role. Embody our culture and values.
ResponsibilitiesWorking with, and reporting to, the CVP of MSR Core and other leaders to define and execute the strategic objectives of the organization. Partnering closely with existing teams, covering finance, communications, outreach programs, internal funding programs, our business management teams, and our technical teams, to align them with the technical objectives we’ve set. Taking strategic objectives and turning them into actionable plans, leveraging existing teams to implement them with a well-defined strategy. Designing technical teams to drive organizational technical strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Driving cultural consistency across the organization, and promoting a positive, high-energy, and inclusive work environment that achieves our technical objectives. Defining a rhythm of the business that achieves the organizational objectives, and ensuring clear and timely communication across the organization. Drives cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and to manage complex business needs. Leads project/program management to ensure organization-wide implementation of strategic efforts that require hands-on coordination across multiple disciplines and business organizations. Drives team culture and health for the leader by getting a pulse on organizational health, as well as leading culture initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion [D&I], hiring, onboarding) while partnering with Human Resources to do so, for the projects being managed by the role. Embody our culture and values.
