Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity Incident Communications

Microsoft

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Location
Remote
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
33 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 22, 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 · Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity Incident Communications

The Sr. Program Manager - Cybersecurity Incident Communications joins the Customer Security Management Office within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. This role manages and supports external communications during cybersecurity incidents, ensuring customers receive accurate information regarding scope, impact, and remediation steps. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including security operations, threat intelligence, legal, and marketing to coordinate messaging and draft collateral such as customer notifications, FAQs, and executive talk tracks. The position requires strong organizational skills, project management, and critical thinking to navigate high-stakes situations and prioritize competing demands. Key competencies include professional writing, editing, and experience in crisis management or digital content publishing. You will document end-to-end processes to improve automated communications while ensuring all content remains accurate and consistent for customers.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align messaging and provide timely information about security incidents.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for incident response leaders regarding customer communications and daily progress updates.
  • Prepare executive talk tracks, FAQs, and briefing materials to support leadership during customer engagements and escalations.
  • Orchestrate the development and finalization of external-facing collateral including customer notifications, blogs, and talking points.
  • Draft, edit, and approve security incident communication content while driving consensus among internal stakeholders.
  • Document end-to-end incident communication processes to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
  • Review all content for accuracy and consistency to ensure clear communication from the customer's perspective.
  • Maintain availability outside of typical business hours to support crisis management during active cybersecurity incidents.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in program management, digital content publishing/management, or a writing or editing role.
  • Must be able to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Must provide proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for export control and legal restrictions.
  • Must be available to work outside of typical business hours and weekdays for crisis management.
  • 5+ years of experience in program management or communications (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, engineering, operations, product management, or technical program management (preferred).
  • Experience in cross-functional project management, crisis management, or managing communications for cybersecurity incidents (preferred).
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly (preferred).

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