Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Program Manager (Contract) to provide critical operational support to a large engineering organization. The role focuses on day-to-day execution of business operations, including budget management, financial forecasting, and coordination of various business activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily business operations activities including responding to emails and internal communications promptly and professionally
• Support budget tracking and financial forecasting activities to ensure accurate reporting and planning
• Monitor and manage purchase orders and open requisitions throughout their lifecycle
• Coordinate team culture communication initiatives to foster engagement and alignment
• Represent leadership in meetings when needed and provide comprehensive follow-up on action items
• Track and report on active open roles and recruitment activities
• Serve as a point of contact for operational pass-downs and day-to-day business requests
• Maintain organized documentation and records of business management activities
• Collaborate with administrative team members to ensure smooth execution of ongoing projects
• Support training coordination and operational requests as they arise

Requirements:

• Two to four years of project management experience
• Two to four years of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Two to four years of experience using Copilot or AI-based productivity tools
• Previous experience in a business manager or program operations role
• Background in finance, project management, or related business operations field
• Project management and coordination
• Budget and financial management
• Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations and reporting
• Microsoft Excel for data analysis and tracking
• Copilot or other AI tools for productivity enhancement
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively