Principal Program Manager at Microsoft

We are looking for a Principal Program Manager to join our team. The mission of Microsoft Digital Security & Resilience (DSR) is to enable Microsoft to build the most trusted devices and services, while keeping our company safe and our data protected. As part of the Microsoft Security organization, and a steward of Microsoft and our customer’s data, a core function of Microsoft DSR is ensuring the security of every aspect of the business. Microsoft DSR is responsible for company-wide information security and compliance, with a strategic focus on information protection, assessment, awareness, governance, and enterprise business continuity. As customer zero, we deploy and secure these services inside Microsoft and then share best practices with enterprise customers at scale across the globe. We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire and grow within our organization and we encourage you to apply to learn more!  

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. 

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

o OR equivalent experience.

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

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements as these are required for this role.  These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire / transfer and every two years thereafter. 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

o OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, and cloud technologies.
• System-level knowledge of Windows and Linux architecture.
• 3+ years of experience within vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning tools and compliance monitoring.
• 3+ years of experience with patch management tools and processes for deploying security updates
• Proven track record in executing on a comprehensive vulnerability management program.

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 30, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term vision and strategy for vulnerability scanning of physical and virtual servers.
• Translate vision/strategy into a prioritized roadmap based on deep understanding of security and competitive landscape, company needs and compliance requirements.
• Communicate platform product strategy to internal and external partners, builds consensus
• Partner with engineering teams to design, deliver and operate solutions for Windows and Linux ecosystems