Senior Research Program Manager

Company: Microsoft
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. That's what inspires us, drives our work, and pushes us to build things that make a difference.We are an impact-driven research team within Microsoft Defender with the primary focus on driving mid- and long-term product innovations that our customers love and cutting-edge technologies that shape the security industry. Our team consists of research scientists, applied scientists, ML engineers and economists that bring deep technical expertise in a variety of different research areas. Our diverse research background provides unique perspectives into how we approach different complex research problems. We leverage state-of-the-art research to address our strategic challenges with the willingness to question the status quo. We consult broader product and business groups on research opportunities, explore the unproven and enable them to drive boundary pushing innovation from ideation to real world impact. While also generating mindshare in the process through academic publications, open-source releases, blog posts, patents and industry conferences. We drive several research collaborations through academic and industry partnerships to share our passion of driving AI/ML innovations to build a safer world for all.If you enjoy being on the cutting edge of applied and fundamental research with a core focus in security, come join us! We're looking for research program managers passionate about collaborating on a diverse set of research challenges and building new technologies. Candidates in this role will become pioneering leaders within Microsoft's security division (Defender) and shape the next revolution of AI and ML for cybersecurity.#aiambitions#artificialintelligence#cybersecurity#scimjobsResponsibilitiesBring people together across disciplines to develop ideas and concepts to further better cyber protection through research and product features. -Understand the threat and competitive landscape, frame the problems we want to go after, get team alignment and commitments along with measurements, and drive the execution that ensure we are delivering a valuable solution. -Engage in continuous product planning cycle to drive clarity on research goals and set the right expectations with product partners to provide unique value as needed. -Cross functional leadership and collaboration with stakeholders to proactively create a strong funnel of opportunities and that can be leveraged for continuous planning. -Make good, timely and practical decisions with uncertainty on a consistent basis. -Contribute to industry and academic visibility through active community presence. -QualificationsRequired:Bachelors or advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical field.4+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.2+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.Great written and verbal communication skills, ability to simplify and articulate complex ideas.A desire to learn, grow, and drive change.Subject matter expertise and passion for driving AI/ ML innovations within cybersecurity.Preferred:Understand AI innovations across the industry and academic research community.Experience working with research teams and/or in a research setting.Understanding of security, threat intelligence and hunting, anti-fraud systems, phish detection technologies and social engineering research.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. - We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.Benefits and PerksIndustry leading healthcareSavings and investmentsGiving programsEducational resourcesMaternity and paternity leaveOpportunities to network and connectDiscounts on products and servicesGenerous time awayJob SummaryJob number: 1267313Date posted : 2022-02-24Travel: 0-25%Profession: ResearchRole type: Individual ContributorEmployment type: Full-TimeExperience: Experienced professionals

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