Support Escalation Management

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
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Salary
$97,600–$188,400 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 28, 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

Microsoft currently has 627 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Support Escalation Management

The Support Escalation Management IC4 joins the Support Escalation Management team to own the reactive support experience for strategic, mission-critical accounts. This role acts as the primary crisis contact, orchestrating internal and external stakeholders including engineering, legal, and executives to resolve high-impact issues. Key responsibilities include maintaining incident response plans, mentoring team members, and managing the end-to-end escalation lifecycle. The position requires navigating ambiguity to remove blockers and accelerating decision-making while ensuring operational rhythm during incidents. Candidates must utilize AI-driven communication tools and sentiment analysis to identify trends and automate routine tasks. Required skills include C-level stakeholder management, incident management, and proficiency in Azure Fundamentals or M365 Fundamentals. The role solves complex technical and business problems by driving cross-functional coordination to restore service stability and customer confidence.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary escalation and crisis contact for mission-critical accounts to resolve high-impact issues.
  • Orchestrate internal and external stakeholders including engineering, legal, and executives to drive incident resolution.
  • Proactively assess account risk by maintaining and testing incident response plans and conducting drills.
  • Lead complex incidents with minimal guidance while navigating ambiguity and high-stress environments.
  • Manage the end-to-end escalation lifecycle including intake, triage, prioritization, and follow-up.
  • Provide executive-ready updates and narratives regarding issue status, business impact, and next actions.
  • Identify systemic process breakdowns and lead cross-functional projects to improve resolution times and workflows.
  • Mentor team members on structured incident leadership and handling highly complex customer cases.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in technology, business, or related field and 3+ years of technology industry, customer service, or related experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in technology, business, or related field and 4+ years of technology industry, customer service, or related experience.
  • 7+ years of technology industry, customer service, or related experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Verification of United States citizenship is required due to legal restrictions supporting government agency customers.
  • Prior incident and escalation management experience.
  • Proficiency in C-level stakeholder management.
  • Cloud Technology Certification (Azure Fundamentals or M365 Fundamentals) (preferred).

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