In Azure Compute, we are part of an incredibly dynamic, fast moving and strategic market. As an increasing number of customers and partners make their switch to the cloud over the next few years it's critical that we deliver the necessary innovation to be the cloud platform of choice, while continuing to lower our operating costs. Inflection points of this magnitude come along very infrequently. The Azure Compute team is looking for a highly motivated and talented Program Manager to identify and drive improvements in the datacenter infrastructure management area. Datacenter Infrastructure Management plays an essential part in lowering the costs to operate the hyper scale public cloud. This job entails working closely with the Azure Compute and Azure Network engineering, Azure Hardware Engineering, Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization teams and 1st party users of Microsoft cloud (Bing, O365, Cosmos etc.) to advance the state-of-the-art software features to optimize operations cost of running
As a technical Program Manager, you will be expected to: • Define a roadmap for your scenario • Develop credible execution plans • Apply data driven insight wherever possible to lower COGS • Design features by converting complex requirements, metrics and policy into technical feature specifications • Continually improve upon development and operational practices that promote automation, and agility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science • Demonstrated ability to define, drive and implement strategy • Strong track record of self-directed execution • Hands on experience with data analytic tools (Power BI, SQL) • 7+ years experience in the system software "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