Responsibilities

The purpose of this role

 The Project Manager in the Azure Cloud and AI Delivery supports the Delivery Manager and takes responsibility for project delivery and execution on one or more of Microsoft's AC&AI projects at our customers. The role requires deep project management experience in a consulting organization, broad technology knowledge, and the ability to facilitate the successful deployment of complex solutions across multiple business teams within an organization.  

The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities include:

• Leading one or more teams at a time to successfully deliver on customer solutions, following Microsoft’s defined delivery methodology
• Ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and scope constraints by tracking budget and forecasts utilizing a formal Statement of Work (SOW)
• Working with the customer to manage the scope of an engagement and make adjustments throughout the course of the engagement
• Advocating adherence to industry standard processes
• Providing actionable coaching feedback to team members to foster continuous improvement in the spirit of a growth mindset

Qualifications

What skills do you need to have?

 There will be many opportunities for you to learn and grow into this role and Microsoft. 

 However, to be able to best deliver on the purpose of this role, these are the core skills and experiences you should have on day one:

 Relevant Characteristics and Experience for the Project Manager Role:

• Hands-on project management experience, including successful delivery of complex projects for enterprise class customers
• Experienced in day to day project management including executive relationship management, staffing, milestones, cost management and deliverables
• PMP certification with real-world experience, additional certifications are an advantage
• Experience in Agile, Scrum are an advantage
• Experience in supporting contractual & commercial management and execution
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams (when you lead, do people follow?)
• Excellent communication including strong executive presence at the CXO level
• Broad understanding and experience with the Microsoft platform or equivalent