Program Manager Non Tech 4 - Comptech Associates Inc.
Redmond, WA 44195
About the Job
Job Title: Program Manager Non Tech 4
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Redmond, WA (Remote)
No. of Positions: 1
JOB DESCRIPTION:
" Candidate Location Requirements: Fully remote, if local to Puget Sound, welcome to go onsite.
" Daily Schedule & OT estimate: The Microsoft sponsor works remotely from Chicago, IL, while CVP and other team leads work in Redmond, WA. Opportunity to expand hours over time. Currently 20 hours a week. Mon - Fri. If PST can work 9-1pm, if CST can work 11am -2pm, the Microsoft sponsor is flexible, the contractor to work a few hours a day to stay connected, NO OT.
" Chance for Extension (Y/N): Y
" Equipment or Software Required: Supplier to provide MSFT compatible laptop, mouse, and headset.
" Attestation Required/Type (if applicable): No
" Motivators for this need: This role has been opened due to net new position, looking for a candidate who can start quickly and who has the right skills.
" If the candidate has prior experience with Microsoft (18 Months), they need to have at-least 7 months of access break.
TYPICAL DAY IN THE ROLE
" Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is responsible for all of Microsoft's paid advertising. The global media and partnerships team is a new team with a new leader.
" Key projects: This role will contribute to the SharePoint site, Teams channel, change management, internal and external stakeholders, cross team collaboration, build out the communication framework.
" Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 30% meetings and 70% individual work time. Logistics work, coordinating, update SharePoint, rhythm of business.
COMPELLING STORY & CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION
" What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work with a new leader who is really energized and enthusiastic about driving this really big transformational change across the team. This contractor will be part of the change and will help track progress.
" Unique Selling Points: This team does all the NFL partnership. This is the team that's responsible for the big copilot, Super Bowl spot, that this was the team planned and bought all of the media that supported that work.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
" Years of Experience Required: 8+ overall years of experience in the field.
" Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
" Disqualifiers: N/A
" Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain media experience in planning or buying. Who has experience going through a change management process. Experience in leading high visibility C-Suite level projects.
" Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on hitting the deadlines, communicating the deadlines, quality of work, accuracy of the work, able to work in a fast-paced environment, who is familiar with the pace on how tech moves.
TOP 3 HARD SKILLS REQUIRED + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1. Minimum 8 year s experience with SharePoint.
2. Minimum 8 year s experience with Microsoft 365 suite.
3. Minimum 8 years experience with (nice to have/huge plus) PowerPoint with deck building and deck creation.
Minimum 6+ year s experience with Program Management.
HARD SKILLS ASSESSMENTS
" Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP.
" Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include HSA with the Microsoft sponsor. The candidate must share an example of a PowerPoint deck that they worked on or outlines a process that they help to build.
" Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have an example of a PowerPoint deck that they worked on or outlines a process that they help to build prepared prior to the assessment.
The team is responsible for planning and executing Microsoft s global paid media strategies, managing relationships with all media and creative agencies of record, and driving the company s strategic partnerships in the arts, sports, and entertainment. They collaborate across a diverse range of internal teams and external partners to fuel business growth and cultivate brand love for each of Microsoft s solution areas.
Looking for a Senior Program Manager to drive and deliver senior executive-level communications, internal programs, employee engagement, and special projects, and to function as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to internal Microsoft stakeholders. This exciting and high visibility role supports the Global Media and Partnerships Chief of Staff, Corporate Vice President and the broader Global Media and Partnerships Team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
" 8+ years of experience in business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, internal and external communications, employee engagement, human resources, or business-related roles.
" Strong program and project management, influence, and communication skills.
" Strong collaborator across a wide range of diverse stakeholders, executive leaders, and teams.
" Customer-centric, highly entrepreneurial, energetic, and self-motivated with the following skills: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ability to be nimble, flexible and adaptable to changing organizational dynamics, and a passion for problem solving.
" Autonomous, results-driven with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-group agendas.
" Strategic thinker, able to identify opportunities and alternatives, and influence teams both inside and outside the organization to execute them.
" Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the organizational structure and rhythm of the business activities for Global Media and Partnerships so that the Senior Program Manager can proactively suggest, guide, and create communications and content for leaders and other stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE DUTIES ACROSS A RANGE OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
Programs Management
Lead and contributes to cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and manage business needs. Projects and initiatives include:
" Business Continuity: Collaborate with leadership team for the creation and implementation of the plan and completion of business validation event.
" Learning: Serve as central point of contact for the team and for nominations to the Immersive Learning program.
" Executive Engagement: Schedule and coordinate team, stakeholder, and partner engagements, complete logistics and briefing materials for Corporate Vice President, in partnership with Chief of Staff.
" Communications: Deliver quarterly All Hands meeting slides, maintain Teams channels and OneNote for leadership and extended teams. Build and provide maintenance for Global Media and Partnerships SharePoint site as needed.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
" Uses understanding of the organization's strategy and deliverables to deliver objectives that are in alignment with the goals of the organization. Contributes to actions that can course-correct and drive performance improvement.
" Partners and collaborates with Business Manager community and leadership team to help drive key business responsibilities including business continuity, required training, compliance training, culture conversations and Connects.
" Provides operations support for weekly leadership meetings and monthly manager meetings, people and vendor reporting, early-in-career programs, ROB calendar, Wallow meetings, Transformation Team RoB, and other meeting series as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
" Helps drive accountability for the team and organization in executing core business activities.
" Supports the development of content for internal communications and communicates relevant information to the organization as required.
Drug Screen
Yes
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Redmond, WA (Remote)
No. of Positions: 1
JOB DESCRIPTION:
" Candidate Location Requirements: Fully remote, if local to Puget Sound, welcome to go onsite.
" Daily Schedule & OT estimate: The Microsoft sponsor works remotely from Chicago, IL, while CVP and other team leads work in Redmond, WA. Opportunity to expand hours over time. Currently 20 hours a week. Mon - Fri. If PST can work 9-1pm, if CST can work 11am -2pm, the Microsoft sponsor is flexible, the contractor to work a few hours a day to stay connected, NO OT.
" Chance for Extension (Y/N): Y
" Equipment or Software Required: Supplier to provide MSFT compatible laptop, mouse, and headset.
" Attestation Required/Type (if applicable): No
" Motivators for this need: This role has been opened due to net new position, looking for a candidate who can start quickly and who has the right skills.
" If the candidate has prior experience with Microsoft (18 Months), they need to have at-least 7 months of access break.
TYPICAL DAY IN THE ROLE
" Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is responsible for all of Microsoft's paid advertising. The global media and partnerships team is a new team with a new leader.
" Key projects: This role will contribute to the SharePoint site, Teams channel, change management, internal and external stakeholders, cross team collaboration, build out the communication framework.
" Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 30% meetings and 70% individual work time. Logistics work, coordinating, update SharePoint, rhythm of business.
COMPELLING STORY & CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION
" What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work with a new leader who is really energized and enthusiastic about driving this really big transformational change across the team. This contractor will be part of the change and will help track progress.
" Unique Selling Points: This team does all the NFL partnership. This is the team that's responsible for the big copilot, Super Bowl spot, that this was the team planned and bought all of the media that supported that work.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
" Years of Experience Required: 8+ overall years of experience in the field.
" Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
" Disqualifiers: N/A
" Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain media experience in planning or buying. Who has experience going through a change management process. Experience in leading high visibility C-Suite level projects.
" Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on hitting the deadlines, communicating the deadlines, quality of work, accuracy of the work, able to work in a fast-paced environment, who is familiar with the pace on how tech moves.
TOP 3 HARD SKILLS REQUIRED + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1. Minimum 8 year s experience with SharePoint.
2. Minimum 8 year s experience with Microsoft 365 suite.
3. Minimum 8 years experience with (nice to have/huge plus) PowerPoint with deck building and deck creation.
Minimum 6+ year s experience with Program Management.
HARD SKILLS ASSESSMENTS
" Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP.
" Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include HSA with the Microsoft sponsor. The candidate must share an example of a PowerPoint deck that they worked on or outlines a process that they help to build.
" Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have an example of a PowerPoint deck that they worked on or outlines a process that they help to build prepared prior to the assessment.
The team is responsible for planning and executing Microsoft s global paid media strategies, managing relationships with all media and creative agencies of record, and driving the company s strategic partnerships in the arts, sports, and entertainment. They collaborate across a diverse range of internal teams and external partners to fuel business growth and cultivate brand love for each of Microsoft s solution areas.
Looking for a Senior Program Manager to drive and deliver senior executive-level communications, internal programs, employee engagement, and special projects, and to function as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to internal Microsoft stakeholders. This exciting and high visibility role supports the Global Media and Partnerships Chief of Staff, Corporate Vice President and the broader Global Media and Partnerships Team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
" 8+ years of experience in business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, internal and external communications, employee engagement, human resources, or business-related roles.
" Strong program and project management, influence, and communication skills.
" Strong collaborator across a wide range of diverse stakeholders, executive leaders, and teams.
" Customer-centric, highly entrepreneurial, energetic, and self-motivated with the following skills: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ability to be nimble, flexible and adaptable to changing organizational dynamics, and a passion for problem solving.
" Autonomous, results-driven with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-group agendas.
" Strategic thinker, able to identify opportunities and alternatives, and influence teams both inside and outside the organization to execute them.
" Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the organizational structure and rhythm of the business activities for Global Media and Partnerships so that the Senior Program Manager can proactively suggest, guide, and create communications and content for leaders and other stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE DUTIES ACROSS A RANGE OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
Programs Management
Lead and contributes to cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and manage business needs. Projects and initiatives include:
" Business Continuity: Collaborate with leadership team for the creation and implementation of the plan and completion of business validation event.
" Learning: Serve as central point of contact for the team and for nominations to the Immersive Learning program.
" Executive Engagement: Schedule and coordinate team, stakeholder, and partner engagements, complete logistics and briefing materials for Corporate Vice President, in partnership with Chief of Staff.
" Communications: Deliver quarterly All Hands meeting slides, maintain Teams channels and OneNote for leadership and extended teams. Build and provide maintenance for Global Media and Partnerships SharePoint site as needed.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
" Uses understanding of the organization's strategy and deliverables to deliver objectives that are in alignment with the goals of the organization. Contributes to actions that can course-correct and drive performance improvement.
" Partners and collaborates with Business Manager community and leadership team to help drive key business responsibilities including business continuity, required training, compliance training, culture conversations and Connects.
" Provides operations support for weekly leadership meetings and monthly manager meetings, people and vendor reporting, early-in-career programs, ROB calendar, Wallow meetings, Transformation Team RoB, and other meeting series as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
" Helps drive accountability for the team and organization in executing core business activities.
" Supports the development of content for internal communications and communicates relevant information to the organization as required.
Drug Screen
Yes
Source : Comptech Associates Inc.
