Program Director, Telecommunications, Media, and Technology

Microsoft

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$140,500–$268,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 15, 2027

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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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TL;DR · Program Director, Telecommunications, Media, and Technology

Program Director - Telecommunications, Media, and Technology joins the Industry Solutions Delivery team to lead high-visibility projects within the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors. This role involves managing complex workstreams, overseeing project metrics, risks, and financials while ensuring high-quality delivery for large-scale engagements. The individual will act as a voice of the customer, engaging with executive stakeholders to align on vision and navigate ambiguous business challenges. Key responsibilities include coordinating resources, managing partner contracting, driving cloud consumption, and developing intellectual property for reuse. The role requires proficiency in project management methodologies, financial management, and leveraging artificial intelligence for scalable output. Candidates must possess expertise in navigating complex delivery lifecycles, including estimation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication, to solve critical transformation problems for customers within the specified industry domains.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for high-visibility engagements to ensure timely delivery of complex workstreams.
  • Manage project financials including budget tracking, revenue forecasting, cost management, and ensuring engagement profitability.
  • Act as the voice of the customer by managing relationships with executive stakeholders and resolving complex delivery challenges.
  • Oversee contract management processes including partner negotiations, subcontracting, and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Drive the creation and reuse of intellectual property to standardize project assets and improve delivery quality.
  • Manage risk and issue mitigation for high-impact projects using proactive analysis and contingency planning.
  • Lead pre-sales activities by defining business value propositions, assessing risks, and developing Statements of Work.
  • Oversee resource management including selecting, onboarding, and coordinating internal teams and external partners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 7+ years of project management experience or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of direct industry experience in telecommunications, media, or hyperscaler/ISV environments (preferred).
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 15+ years of project management experience or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (preferred).
  • 8+ years of financial management experience (preferred).
  • Agile, Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or PSM1 certification (preferred).
  • 2+ years of technical program management and hypervelocity engineering experience (preferred).
  • Experience in creating and managing intellectual property and creating publications (preferred).

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