Principal Strategic Hardware Planner

Company: Microsoft
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Do you want to be at the forefront of innovating the latest hardware designs to propel Microsoft's cloud growth? Are you seeking a unique career opportunity that combines both technical capabilities, cross team collaboration, with business insight and strategy? Join our Hardware Strategy and -Planning---(HSP)---team within Microsoft's Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure---(AHSI)---organization and be a part of the---organization behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission.--------- -Microsoft delivers more than 200 online services to more than one billion individuals worldwide and AHSI is the team behind our expanding cloud infrastructure.------We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud businesses including Microsoft Azure, Bing, MSN, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype, Teams and Xbox Live.--------- -The HSP organization within Azure manages hardware roadmap planning and program management from concept through production for all of Microsoft's current and future on-line services.---Well-defined and executed strategic planning ensures products meet the requirements for performance, features, and time-to-market. The ability to draw insights from a deep understanding of the cloud HW Infrastructure landscape and industry trends is critical in informing the roadmap and planning decisions.--- -We are looking for a---Principal---Hardware---Engineering---Program Manager---to join our team, who---will play a key role in---driving---the -roadmap for the hardware infrastructure that---powers---the Microsoft Cloud.---You will be responsible for managing and driving---critical---HW programs end to end.---We immensely value culture, mentorship, and acting as a unified team. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing---program---management experience in an innovative and highly collaborative environment where the results of your work will matter to Microsoft and Microsoft's customers--- -Join our HSP team and be part of the world's fastest growing cloud service!--- -ResponsibilitiesCollaborate---and drive efforts across multiple engineering---groups within Microsoft; success will be through developing---and putting in place processes and methods that bring about efficient collaboration -and decision making---within Microsoft and Azure.------In addition, as a PM you'll need to have both excellent management & people skills paired with technical depth & passion.--- -Drive technical projects from requirements through launch, including managing complex project schedules, removing roadblocks,---and keeping processes running smoothly.------ -Work with---hardware---architects,---engineering,---and business---teams---to develop---and drive---end to end program development.------ -Partner closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and implement features, infrastructure, processes, and workflows.--- -Create and operationalize processes to transform the effectiveness of the organization---with respect to meeting business goals. Coach, enable,---and grow Program Managers---within the team and our partners.------ -Responsible for effective communication and escalation of risks and dependencies while ensuring timely decisions are being made.--- -Scopes technical and business problems and processes by identifying key issues, inputs, stakeholders, and outcomes.--- -Be comfortable interacting with senior management, highlighting risks---across functional teams---and providing recommendations to support product level decisions.--- -Operate effectively in ambiguity. Apply process where it creates value, and design process where it's needed. Recognize the situations where each approach is most appropriate.--- -Ensuring cross functional alignment:---generating clarity, tracking towards release milestones and overall readiness for all new Data Center infrastructure deployments.--- -QualificationsRequired -qualifications -Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical,---computer---engineering, or associated engineering fields------ -7+ years of technical product management experience, including products within datacenter HW systems and/or Cloud infrastructure.--- -7+---years experience---creating product roadmap(s) from conception to launch, driving end-to-end program execution, defining product go-to-market strategy, and leading program direction discussions.--- -Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in program management fundamentals including presentation skills and written communication; ability to build relationships and influence in a matrix organization; manager cross team deliverables including program costs, schedules, -risks -and issues mitigation. -Understanding and passion for program management, establishing process and framework for large scale collaboration------ -Experience leading teams in silicon, HW systems & SW ecosystem setup within technical contexts--- -Proven capabilities to---multi-task---and---drive positive business results.--- -Knowledge of server technology and associated commodities is a plus but not required.--- -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. -#azurehwpmjobs -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: 1166211Date posted : 2021-09-22Travel: 0-25%Profession: Hardware EngineeringRole type: Individual ContributorEmployment type: Full-TimeExperience: Experienced professionals

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