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Microsoft · 20 hours ago

Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft is seeking a Program Manager (Contract) to work at the forefront of product vision and design in the trust, compliance, privacy, and responsible AI space. The successful candidate will bridge strategic product vision and implementation, translating complex ideas into actionable designs and documentation while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Translate product manager's strategic and technical instructions into comprehensive vision documents, including user experience mockups and functional specifications
Create original product vision designs and prototypes using Figma to support decision-making processes
Conduct competitive analysis across the industry and within various organizational divisions to inform product strategy
Perform feasibility studies and leverage data to support product visions and recommend implementation priorities based on technical readiness
Develop and review functional specifications that serve as implementation guides for products and services
Interface with stakeholders on technical and business issues throughout the entire project lifecycle from initiation to delivery
Drive program and project schedules while maintaining comprehensive status reports
Provide technical and analytical information to support product management decision-making
Organize and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints
Conduct usability studies to validate design concepts and user experience approaches

Qualification

FigmaCloud service engineeringTechnical documentation writingAnalytical thinkingProject managementCompetitive analysisUsability studiesEffective communicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience using Figma for product vision mockups and design prototyping
Minimum 5 years of experience with cloud service engineering concepts and lifecycle management
Minimum 5 years of experience writing technical documentation for product vision and engineering processes
Demonstrated experience translating strategic vision into actionable technical outputs
Portfolio or work samples demonstrating relevant design and documentation capabilities required with application
Proficiency in Figma for designing and prototyping software user experiences
Deep understanding of cloud service engineering lifecycle and concepts
Technical documentation writing with emphasis on product vision and engineering processes
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Project management and schedule coordination
Competitive analysis and market research
Understanding of audits, compliance, privacy, and responsible AI requirements

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9192)
2024 (9343)
2023 (7677)
2022 (11403)
2021 (7210)
2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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