Project Manager (contract)

Microsoft is a leading technology company offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager (Contract) to join their dynamic business planning team. The role involves serving as a liaison between business planners and stakeholders, providing essential project management support for pricing discussions and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing pricing discussions by utilizing existing frameworks, validating data, verifying pricing accuracy, and driving alignment across teams
• Provide launch operational process support including Control Tower card updates, Change Request management, pre-production ICM creation and updates, and Change Summary validations
• Facilitate the exception process when launches miss scheduled dates and assist with the meter minting process and reporting for software engineers
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder meetings, leadership reviews, and team syncs while serving as a liaison to relay important updates and advocate for resource prioritization
• Attend launch-related meetings on behalf of business planners and share relevant information across teams
• Create and update project trackers to monitor projects not yet in Control Tower, identifying needed signoffs and reviews
• Partner with business planners to monitor and coordinate topics for regular standing reviews with executive leadership
• Follow new developments, share best practices, and support coordination of strategic team initiatives
• Connect new business planners to critical resources and key stakeholders to facilitate onboarding and integration
• Provide general project management support to ensure all stakeholders remain informed of project status and blockers

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of project management experience
• 4-6 years of experience with data analysis and synthesis
• 4-6 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• 4 years minimum of experience with product launches and project management software
• Background in software or technology industry, particularly with large enterprise technology companies, strongly preferred
• PMI Certification required
• US Citizenship required due to direct work with the US Federal Government
• Knowledge of software industry products, services, and applications preferred
• Data analysis and synthesis using Excel and PowerPoint
• Cross-functional collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders in matrixed environments
• Product launch management and proficiency with project management software tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Risk analysis and mitigation planning
• Analytical thinking with ability to understand complex concepts and situations
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and documentation
• Master's degree preferred but not required; relevant experience is most important