Project Manager (contract)

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

Requirements:

• 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