The Cloud Operations + Innovation Critical Environments Systems Intelligence team is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager, Industrial Controls Transformation to join our team!

The Datacenter Critical Environments Systems Intelligence team is responsible for transforming Microsoft’s global datacenter CE operations through deep telemetry, data analytics and integrative automation. Working in lock-step with Microsoft’s cloud service development and operations teams, CESI powers telemetry service management and IoT architectures that contemplate end to end Cloud availability and sustainability.

The Principal Technical Program Manager, Industrial Controls Transformation is a new and strategic role for Microsoft’s datacenter critical environment. This platform design and product management function will drive the digital transformation of industrial controls with first- and third-party solutions while showcasing Microsoft’s Azure, Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity platforms.

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.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

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.

Responsibilities

This high visibility technical-leadership role will influence and advance Microsoft’s data center strategy while working collaboratively across teams and divisions to develop a technical roadmap that delivers transformational industrial IoT products and solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of x-organizational programs and services to define datacenter telemetry hardware/software platforms, application programming interfaces (APIs), cybersecurity foundations, and utility demand response integrations. They will work across teams of architects, hardware and software engineers, data scientists and researchers to deeply understand and continuously improve a sustainable relationship between datacenter, Cloud, customer, and the planet.

Embody our Culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

• OR equivalent experience.

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

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements 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

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

• OR equivalent experience.

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

• 1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Technical Knowledge

• Fundamental understanding of industrial controls systems (ICS)for building automation (BAS) and control (SCADA)

• Foundationin cloud solutions architectures and ‘systems of systems’ thinking includingenterprise software, database query languages, network protocols, zero-trust-networks, IoT protocols and service (MQTT, OPC-UA, EventHub etc)

• Experience in managing large-scale industrial control or industrial automation programs

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Strategic leadership to develop program thesis, define outcomes, and prioritize potential futures

• Communication skills tolead diverse virtual teams, facilitate collaboration, and communicate complex technical concepts

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and influence executive audiences

• Program management skills such as project planning, risk management, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

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.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 3, 2024.

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