Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Project Manager to serve as the operational lead for end-to-end launch readiness within a cloud and technology solutions business planning team. The role involves partnering closely with Business Planners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure product launches are fully prepared, operationally compliant, and delivered on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end launch operations for a cloud applications portfolio, including launches on associated platforms and paper processes
- Create and maintain Launch Readiness Templates (LRTs) and build and update MLC cards based on business requirements
- Partner with Business Planners to validate launch scenarios, pricing, and required operational documentation
- Coordinate with Engineering, Vendor Operations, Finance, Pricing, and Product teams to resolve launch blockers and dependencies
- Track approvals and follow up with stakeholders to keep launches on schedule throughout the monthly launch cadence
- Review active launches and upcoming milestones daily to ensure readiness activities are progressing
- Identify operational risks and drive issues to resolution in a timely manner
- Support multiple concurrent launches simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established launch processes
- Coordinate projects and create detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities
- Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to internal stakeholders and clients
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
- Help create and maintain meters that track product and service usage
- Ensure all team members and stakeholders are well informed of project status and blockers
- Provide general project management support to the broader business planning team as bandwidth permits
Skills
- Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience managing product launches end-to-end
- Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience managing multiple stakeholders across cross-functional teams
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in the technology industry, preferably at a large enterprise technology company
- Background in operations or the tech industry is required; candidates without this background will not be considered
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritize effectively under pressure
- Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a large enterprise environment
- Solid understanding of launch management processes and operational readiness frameworks
- Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
- Proficiency with productivity and project management tools such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio
- Experience with Azure Commerce and cloud product launch processes is strongly preferred
- PMI or PMP certification preferred
- Familiarity with cloud commerce concepts and pricing and packaging models preferred
- Azure Commerce and launch process experience strongly preferred
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
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