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Responsibilities
- Analyze, map, and optimize end-to-end operational processes across network sourcing, inventory management, planning, fiber lifecycle management, and engineering workflows.
- Identify opportunities to simplify operations, eliminate inefficiencies, standardize practices, and reduce cycle times at scale.
- Partner with CIA and our partner teams to ensure integrated, scalable tooling solutions aligned to business priorities.
- Support system modernization initiatives to ensure platforms and tools effectively meet evolving business and operational requirements.
- Act as a connector between business owners and engineering teams, and AI/data science resources.
- Support the design, development, and deployment of agents and tooling changes that support operational workflows.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI and automation solutions in production environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, process guidance, operational readiness materials, and knowledge-sharing resources.
- Drive AI change management initiatives that increase AI literacy, adoption, and responsible use across teams, while fostering an AI-first, growth mindset culture aligned with Microsoft’s Responsible AI principles, security requirements, and governance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- 3+ years in program management, process improvement, automation, or operations.
- Experience working in cloud, data center, telecommunications, or large-scale network infrastructure environments.
- Hands-on experience with AI technologies and productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio.
- Experience with 3GIS or other fiber inventory and asset management platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel for analyzing financial, operational, and performance data.
- Experience applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, or similar frameworks.Knowledge of carrier networks, fiber delivery, outside plant engineering, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Lean six sigma certification or PMP.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar enterprise systems.
- Familiarity with AI readiness assessments or enterprise AI frameworks.
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Technical Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
- 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
- Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other Microsoft security screening requirements
- 3+ years in program management, process improvement, automation, or operations
- Experience working in cloud, data center, telecommunications, or large-scale network infrastructure environments
- Hands-on experience with AI technologies and productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio
- Experience with 3GIS or other fiber inventory and asset management platforms
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel for analyzing financial, operational, and performance data
- Experience applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, or similar frameworks
- Knowledge of carrier networks, fiber delivery, outside plant engineering, or telecommunications infrastructure
- Lean Six Sigma certification or PMP
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar enterprise systems
- Familiarity with AI readiness assessments or enterprise AI frameworks
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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