Senior Technical Program Manager, Network Optimization
Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Engineering · Business Intelligence · Data Analysis
In short
Responsibilities
- Lead business and financial rhythms for Network Fiber, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, reporting, and financial governance.
- Lead the global Strategic Sourcing Review (SSR) process to enhance decision-making, governance, and approval mechanisms.
- Develop TCO, unit-cost, and scenario models, including $/Gbps, $/TB, and route-level economics.
- Translate financial and operational insights into clear, executive-ready recommendations for investment decisions and prioritization.
- Define requirements and success criteria for dashboards, reporting, and analytics solutions.
- Simplify and improve processes to reduce duplication, increase transparency, and shorten execution cycle times.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from analysis and decision-making through execution and measurable results.
- Drive alignment and adoption across a highly matrixed organization through strong communication, documentation, and change management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in network optimization, infrastructure finance, program management, operations, strategy, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in cloud, hyperscale, telecommunications, or large-scale network environments.
- Experience with commercial structures such as rate cards, price escalators, volume tiers, negotiations, and contract optimization.
- Financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for financial or operational analysis.
- Understanding of carrier networks, network constructs, and cost strategies.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, value-stream mapping, or similar continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Ability to influence and build alignment across complex, highly matrixed organizations.
Benefits
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year.
- For specific work locations like San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$119,800–234,700 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
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