Senior Program Manager for Silicon Planning & Partnerships - Windows + Devices

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

32d

About The Position

The Microsoft Windows & Devices team creates and delivers iconic products that people love and use every day. These products bring together hardware, software, and services to provide amazing experiences that empower everyone to achieve more. One of the key drivers of new experiences is integrated innovation across silicon, devices, platform, applications, and services.
The Windows & Devices team is seeking a Senior Program Manager for silicon planning & partnerships with a passion for delivering industry-leading experiences through silicon. In this role, you will plan and drive engagement with silicon companies to support our roadmaps, working in close collaboration with silicon architects, program managers, engineers, marketers, and other teams.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years' experience with software or hardware technology products working in product management, business development, technical sales, or engineering.
• OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience defining and driving complex strategic partnerships with enterprise-scale organizations, including high-value contracts.
• 4+ years of industry experience working in a matrixed environment, demonstrating effective cross-team and cross-function collaboration and influence.
• 4+ years of experience demonstrating effective written and verbal communication and collaboration (directly or indirectly) with executive leadership to drive alignment and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or related field AND 8+ years' experience with software or hardware technology productsworking in product management, business development, technical sales, or engineering.
• OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years industry experience in semiconductors and silicon, PC’s, or consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships, including proficiency in storytelling and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategies for partnering with silicon companies.
• Drive the process to evaluate opportunities for silicon technology and IP.
• Define business frameworks and drive complex business deals and contracts.
• Define and drive internal and external processes to work effectively with partners, including driving the rhythm of business with internal and partner executive teams to realize strategic objectives.
• Develop effective relationships across partner organizations and drive day-to-day engagement.
• Activate internal teams to align roadmaps/investments with silicon partners
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful co-engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level