Senior Program Manager

**Overview** Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers to levels they cannot achieve anywhere else. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and-the-sky-is-the-limit thinking-a cloud-enabled world.- The Microsoft Dynamics 365 engineering team is growing the FastTrack program to keep up with the demand of our growing service. The program aims to support our customers in their implementation journey moving to Dynamics 365 cloud and we will help drive delivery of the full value of their investment. Our focus is to help our customers achieve the business goals and end-user adoption that they envisioned during purchase. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager with techno functional expertise and experience in the successful delivery of Dynamics 365 implementation services in complex and challenging environments. Senior Program Manager are professionals that deliver services to our customers and partners, in addition to achieving the customers- target adoption goals. What we offer: - An environment that fosters continuous learning of new skills and technologies - Be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses as we continue to release new capabilities for Dynamics 365/Dataverse/Power Platform - Opportunity to work alongside the engineering team responsible for the design, development and release of Dynamics 365/Dataverse/ Power Platform - Opportunity to help shape the future product direction - An opportunity to influence customer CxOs/ Partner CxOs on the product directions aligning to their investments 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** \- Own and deliver FastTrack-s customer and partner experience. - Provide architectural guidance and advice to proactively help customers identify and mitigate risk to ensure project success. - Improve the FastTrack for Dynamics 365 experience by identifying and working with other colleagues within Microsoft to get product features built, processes implemented, policies changed, and capturing supporting data. - Evangelize the FastTrack Program to others inside Microsoft including field sales staff, technical support, engineering, and most importantly to our Partners and Customers. - Embody our-culture-and-values. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development - OR equivalent experience. \- Dynamics 365 implementation experience in end-to-end ERP projects in various capacities such as Architect, Functional or Technical Lead. \- Experience in delivering Dynamics 365 Solutions on any or combination of Dynamics 365 Apps such as Dynamics 365 Supply Chain, Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365 Human Resources and or Dynamics 365 Project Operations. - Power Platform experience including Power Automate, Power Apps, and/or Power BI. \- Experience in a customer or partner-facing role of any capacity. \- Domain skills in one of the following is a must - Professional Services, Public Sector, Distribution, Manufacturing or Retail. . - Good understanding of Azure technologies in the areas of Integration, Networking, Monitoring, Security. 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor-s degree AND experience in product/service/project/program management or software implementation, - OR equivalent experience. - Dynamics 365 implementation experience in end-to-end ERP projects in various capacities such as Architect, Functional or Technical Lead. - Experience in delivering Dynamics 365 Solutions on any or combination of Dynamics 365 Apps such as Dynamics 365 Supply Chain, Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365 Human Resources and or Dynamics 365 Project Operations. - Demonstrated skills and abilities to consistently create an engaging experience for our customers and Partners. \- Solid knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in adjacent technologies including one or more of the following: M365, Power BI, Microsoft Azure technologies, Microsoft Fabric, App Insights etc. (certifications a plus). - Solid experience in one of the following industry segments - Automotive, Housing, Beverage, Human resources services. - Passion for customers, technology and learning. Demonstrated skills and abilities to consistently create an amazingly positive experience for our customers and Partners. - Solid problem-solving ability ranging from conceptualization to implementation. \- Applicants must be comfortable with ambiguity while striving for clarity with the personal desire and initiative to drive proactive business impacting change and clarity. - Story Telling: demonstrated ability to create narratives that are targeted to partners and customers on an emotional level, delivering outcomes and a call to action. - Demonstrated leadership skills are required. Candidate should also have excellent customer service skills, good oral and written communication skills, proven ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations involving the most critical and politically charged customer situations; to lead projects and to motivate others. \- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to communicate at all levels in a customer organization from CxO to end users and IT professionals. \- Exceptional leadership acumen with demonstrated success in ""engaging virtual teams"" with ability to influence others and ensure results. - Ability to coach and collaborate effectively with field teams, customers, and product teams to ensure customer success. - Program or Engineering management experience implementing cloud technologies. \- Travel: Occasional travel may be expected in this role. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. \#Dynamics 265 \#Dataverse \#Power Platform This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**

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