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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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The Director, MAVS Technology & Product leads technical, product, and IP due diligence for software, hardware, AI/ML, security, privacy, compliance, and open source. This role involves driving end-to-end technical risk assessments, defining remediation requirements, and orchestrating cross-functional teams including engineering, Finance, CELA, and MS Security. The position requires developing integration or separation plans that align engineering systems, cloud migration needs, data flows, and product roadmaps. Key responsibilities include converting complex technical signals into executive-ready narratives and building repeatable playbooks. Candidates must possess broad technical fluency across cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and Responsible AI. The role focuses on M&A technical due diligence, integration planning, and transaction execution, utilizing AI-enabled tools and standardized frameworks to automate workflows, improve decision quality, and accelerate value realization during acquisitions and divestitures.
Drive end-to-end technical, product, and IP due diligence across software, hardware, AI/ML, security, and compliance.
Define clear technical risks and remediation requirements for deals both pre and post-close.
Mobilize and lead cross-functional virtual teams to establish scope, timelines, and ownership for technical projects.
Evaluate how technical findings influence deal value, integration feasibility, timelines, and overall cost.
Develop integration or separation plans that align engineering systems, cloud migration, and product roadmaps.
Convert complex technical signals into concise, decision-ready narratives for senior executive leadership.
Coordinate the secure transfer of source code, data, environments, and documentation to receiving engineering teams.
Build and standardize playbooks, templates, and AI-enabled tools to improve repeatability across all deals.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management, product development, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs with executive-level visibility.
Experience in M&A technical due diligence, integration planning, or related transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, IP licensing, or data deals.
Broad technical fluency across software, hardware, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, open source, privacy, Responsible AI, and compliance.
Proven ability to create and scale repeatable processes, frameworks, or AI-enabled tools.
Proficient communication and influencing skills across engineering, business, legal, and security stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize technical depth into executive-ready insights and decision frameworks.
AI/ML
Cybersecurity
Cloud Platforms
Data Analysis
Open Source
Technical Program Management
Compliance
Privacy
Responsible AI
Source Code
Data Flows
Integration Planning
Technical Due Diligence
Cybersecurity
SaaS
Cloud
Identity and Access Management
Security Architecture
Agile
AI
Risk Management
Program Governance
Security Controls
Technical Program Management
Data Sensitivity
Integrations
Metrics
Reporting