Microsoft Principal Program Manager - Advocacy 

United States 

540694308

At Microsoft, we’re on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As the Azure CXP team, our mission is to transform Microsoft Cloud customers into fans. Through our deep engineering engagements with customers and teams across Microsoft, we analyze and amplify customer needs and drive the vision to improve Cloud quality, security, and reliability. Our growth mindset and culture of inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. Every day, our customers stake their business and reputation on our cloud. You can help us provide our customers with the world-class cloud services they need to succeed.

Joining the Strategy, Enablement & Operations (SE&O) team within FastTrack for Azure (FTA) as a Principal Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in representing and advancing FTA's interests to both internal and external stakeholders, as well as own . Situated at the intersection of program management and advocacy, you will lead initiatives to engage employees and stakeholders, driving awareness and alignment with FTA's strategic objectives. As a Principal Program Manager - Advocacy you will oversee a team dedicated to advancing FTA's advocacy goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

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.

Required Qulifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND10+years experienceinfinancial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years direct people management experience leading teams which are functionally and geographically diverse.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strategic and creative thinker, with attention to detail
• Experience with developing integrated marketing and content strategies
• Proven ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.
• Results-focused with a deep sense of accountability and experience driving projects from start to finish.
• Ability to educate and influence with high levels of ambiguity and tight deadlines

Customer Experience Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 22, 2024.

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• Design and implement advocacy programs that align with FastTrack for Azure (FTA) strategicobjectives.

• and executea comprehensive plan to engage employeesandstakeholders in FTA's advocacy efforts.

• and prioritize key issues for FTA to address through advocacy.

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• Build andmaintainrelationships withcorporate and programstakeholders, includingProgram Mangers,domains,andregional andcorporate stakeholdersfor FTA.

• Coordinate withother groups inFTA to ensure consistent messaging andobjectives.

• Craft compelling messages and content to support FTA's advocacyobjectives, such as talking points, briefing materials, andpresentations.

• Develop materials and resources for FTA's advocates to effectively communicate the organization’s positions.

• Monitor and respond to relevant conversations and developments in social media and other platforms on behalf ofFTA

• Effectively steer FTA’s position across platforms such as events, newsletters,web presence and other scale engines

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• Oversee the day-to-day operations of FTA's advocacy program, ensuring milestones and targets are met.

• Organize events, webinars, or meetings to promote FTA's advocacy efforts and educate stakeholders.

• Manage the budget for FTA's advocacy activities, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

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• Track the performance of FTA's advocacy campaigns and initiatives, analyzing data to measure impact.

• Prepare regular reports on the progress and outcomes of FTA's advocacy efforts for senior management.

• Use insights from data tooptimizefuture advocacy strategies and activities for FTA.

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• Lead and inspiretheindividuals and teamsinFTA dedicated to advancing the organization's advocacy goals.

• FTAthatencourages innovative ideas and strategies for advocacy.

• Serve as the main point of contact and spokesperson for FTA's advocacy program.

FTApresence in internaland external

• Take charge of FTA's presence and representation inportals and other systems and tools.

• Ensure that all advocacy-related content and materials are up-to-date, relevant, and effectively

• Utilize Seismic's analytics and tools tomonitorengagement with FTA's content,optimizingplacement and visibility to maximize impact.

• Facilitate the distribution of advocacy materials, ensuring easy access for employees and stakeholders within FTA.

• Coordinate withinternal portaladministrators tomaintainFTA’s advocacy campaigns and initiatives.

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• Coordinate and develop FTA’s storytelling program, aligning withrelevant roles in FTAto craft and manage compelling narratives across multiple platforms, while ensuring brand consistency, audience engagement, and alignment with strategic goals.

• communication andpresentation Skills:expereincein verbal and written communication, essential for creating compelling content and collaborating effectively with various teams and stakeholders.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex situations,identifychallenges, and develop effective solutions.

• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work closelyacross Strategy, Enablement & Operations (SE&O)teams,as well as FTA Program Manger and engineering teams,drivingimprovements,andoverseeingimplementations.

• drivendecisionmaking: ability toidentifyandutilizerelevant data insights for effective businessand advocacydecision-making.
• Diversity and Inclusionadvocacy: Commitment to driving efforts that support Microsoft’s core priority of Diversity & Inclusion.