Job Description
If so, the Project Manager position in the Microsoft Services Organization is for you!
Part leader, part mentor, and part consultant, our team of Project Managers comprises an unusual mix of project management and consulting skills, along with a passion for technology. We are responsible for keeping the project team working on the highest priority tasks, removing risks and impediments, and leading the communication with the end customer. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will be responsible for the successful execution of one or more projects at a time, providing guidance, coaching, and project leadership. By mentoring and influencing, you will drive the highest quality and the strongest sense of customer focus on each project.
The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities include:
• Leading one or more teams at a time to successfully deliver on customer solutions
• Ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and scope constraints by tracking budget and forecasts utilizing a formal Statement of Work (SOW)
• Working with the customer to manage the scope of an engagement and make adjustments throughout the course of the engagement
• Advocating adherence to industry standard processes
• Providing actionable coaching feedback to team members to foster continuous improvement in the spirit of a growth mindset
• Travel to customer sites may be required
Relevant Characteristics and Experience for the Project Manager Role:
• PMP certification with real-world experience, additional certifications are an advantage
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams (when you lead, do people follow?)
• Passion for leading-edge tools and technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication including strong executive presence at the CXO level
• Broad understanding and experience with the Microsoft platform or equivalent
• Ability to identify risks before they occur and to develop mitigation and avoidance strategies
• Consulting experience preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated self-learner