Microsoft · 16 hours ago
Director Program Management
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. They are seeking a Director of Program Management for their Data Security Program, responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide compliance initiatives and ensuring strategic direction and operational efficiency for regulated projects.
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Responsibilities
Assume full responsibility for end-to-end program management of the Data Security Program (DSP), encompassing strategic implementation, operational cadence, risk oversight, and achievement of delivery objectives
Convert regulatory and Compliance & Ethics goals into actionable program initiatives across diverse organizations and global regions
Engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams by leveraging data-driven analysis, robust governance frameworks, and disciplined execution practices
Oversee program management tasks that facilitate audit readiness, regulatory evaluations, and executive attestations
Develop and sustain governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation protocols suitable for highly intricate compliance initiatives
Collaborate with both internal and external consultants to organize assessments, review evidence, track remediation efforts, and ensure timely completion
Establish and manage the program operating model with key milestones, dependencies, risks, and metrics
Provide executive-level reports for leadership insights and decision-making
Identify ways to streamline, automate, or scale compliance operations for ongoing improvement
Coordinate with engineering, security, privacy, legal, procurement, HR, and business teams to ensure compliance
Act as a senior PMO leader in Compliance & Ethics and lead additional complex programs as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience
Preferred
8+ years' experience as a Business Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, or in a comparable role overseeing complex, company-wide initiatives
Clear history of working at a leadership level, taking on strategic responsibilities, influencing executives, and affecting the business on an enterprise scale
Extensive background supporting programs related to compliance, risk management, audits, or regulatory requirements
Demonstrated success in achieving objectives within highly matrixed organizations, even without direct authority
Knowledge of data security, privacy, or other technology compliance programs
Understanding of government, national security, or Department of Justice (DOJ) regulatory frameworks
Experience working and leading in a centralized PMO
Skills in developing automation and AI tools to improve execution and reporting
Company
Microsoft
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