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Microsoft Principal Strategic Program Lead CISO Operations 
United States, Washington 
741504765

04.02.2025

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years people management experience.
  • 6+ 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: 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 12+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years people management experience.
  • 10+ 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).
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage programs involving diverse stakeholders across multiple teams and business units.
  • Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and operational excellence.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in dynamic and fast-changing environments.

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 February 4, 2025.

Responsibilities
  • Define and execute a strategic agenda across multiple cross-functional teams, identifying key opportunities and addressing critical gaps in the implementation of next-gen security architecture.
  • Provide executive-level guidance on program objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational OKRs and KPIs, and driving the prioritization of high-impact initiatives.
  • Lead teams to ensure they are meeting performance standards and seamless execution of security architecture and a variety of programs.
  • Oversee the development and execution of cross-divisional implementation plans for strategic security initiatives, ensuring timely and successful pilots and releases aligned with business goals.
  • Drive thought leadership and advocacy for next-gen security features, serving as the key advisor and evangelizing strategic initiatives to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment with broader corporate priorities and strategic initiatives.