Group Program Manager

As the world’s leading Software Company, Microsoft has pioneered many of the technology innovations that paved the way for the digital information revolution. With products ranging from the Windows operating systems to the Office productivity suite, the Visual Studio suite of developers tools, and the Xbox 360 video game platform, and a broad range of new offerings in high-growth areas including Web-based services, unified communications, search, advertising and much more, Microsoft continues to be the worldwide leader in helping people and businesses realize their full potential. Group: The Online Services and Windows Business Group (OSW) is a recently formed group combining the online services businesses of Windows Live and MSN, and Windows Client, a $15B per year business. How do we drive significant revenue growth in excess of PC Market growth? According to CEO Steve Ballmer, it is “software + servicesâ€�, in his words that are “our most important long term opportunity.â€� If you are a strategic thinker interested in being part of the transformation of online services and the Windows business, then come and join our team because this job is a great opportunity for you! Job Description:Join the team that will play a key role in defining how software is delivered and consumed in the future.  We are seeking an experienced technical leader to help drive and build powerful software that will enable Microsoft and the ISV community to securely deliver software to millions of users in new and innovative ways that drive customer demand. This is an opportunity to work in a startup environment within Microsoft on a young, shipping product that plays a key role in defining the future for software business models.  The team culture is agile, collaborative and highly motivated with an emphasis on individual accountability and excellence.  We are looking for entrepreneurial and resourceful people who want to have high impact, low bureaucracy and big results. Our ideal candidate is a proven leader with a passion for obtaining results that impact the bottom line. The candidate we seek will have a minimum track record of six years of successful senior leadership and will have preferably been a part of shipping 2-3 products. Experience that demonstrates proven results of implementing agile processes, building strategic relationships, and driving business results is a must. Responsibilities:·  Key leadership role. Work with senior leaders to define product strategy, guide the prioritization of investments and drive business goals.  Establish a product roadmap based on insight, grounded in the group’s business goals.·  Technical management. Lead project from idea through launch and facilitate technical development working in partnership with an extended team including design, operations and support.·  Manage the program management team. Build and nurture a solid team, manage schedules, and external dependencies.·  Build partner relationships. Identify internal and external partnering opportunities, engage high-potential partners and drive for business results. Key Competencies:·  Leadership of people and teams and a well connected internal and external social network with the ability to open doors and create win-win opportunities between projects, people and businesses·  Cross Boundary Collaboration. Experienced at developing strong working relationships with other groups·  Excellent communication skills. Represent your team, ideas and projects to many constituencies·  Proven ability to think strategically and identify market-breakthrough opportunities from ideas solicited throughout the company·  A bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering.  An MBA would be an advantage·  At least 6-10 years of product development with proven success in shipping products·  At least 2-3 years experience as a Group Program Manager or equivalent position·  A successful career progression, with a history of increasing levels of responsibility·  Experience with managed code and prior experience running a service is a plus At Microsoft, we believe that diversity enriches our performance and products, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. As our workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of our communities and the global marketplace, we continue to expand our efforts to understand, value, and incorporate differences as we help other realize their potential. Come explore diversity at Microsoft! Microsoft offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vacation, employee stock purchase plan, and 401k, plus some great extras including: our 24-hour nurse line, stay fit program, product discounts, and paid infant care leave. All part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees. For more information about life at Microsoft, please visit our careers website. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. ;