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Launch Manager
Redmond, WA
Job Description
OverviewIf you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by the challenges that come through driving innovations that impact how the world lives, works and plays, then we invite you to learn more about Microsoft Operations - and the value we deliver across Microsoft and to our customers and partners. We offer unique opportunities to work on interesting global projects in an environment that appreciates diversity, focuses on talent development and recognizes and rewards great work.We make doing business with Microsoft easy. The Planning and Launch team is looking for a Launch Manager to manage launch initiatives. This position is responsible for leading across all facets of launch from the creation of project plans to the final execution. The experienced individual will build relationships with clients and counterparts and lead relevant discussions to operationalize the work that directly impact the business vision and strategy. Once impacts are assessed and plans are built, this role will lead a launch team leveraging the Operations Delivery Lifecycle (ODLC) to bring these changes to market, tracking risks/issues, and ultimately ensuring excellence in delivery. In addition to ensuring launch readiness execution, this role will be key in supporting the discipline of launch through artifact authoring and management, partnership with the broader launch community to identify and execute process improvements, documentation and roll-out to the broader organization.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesRepresent Operations globally by deploying new & enhanced products, services and projects to successfully support Microsoft.Manage project launch teams, facilitating effective meetings and driving key decisions with stakeholders to ensure a solid Plan of RecordResponsible for driving accountability across various work streams throughout the launch process.Identify requirements and document a working Plan of Record, driving change control, managing issues and escalation, triage, cross group coordination and milestone management.Identify and manage project risks to reduce escalations and poor experience due to gap in understanding or adherence to process.Be a trusted Advisor to business clients and other business stakeholders and: manage relationships and expectations with stakeholders; act as a single point of contact for queries and escalations around the project; create required ODLC artifacts and take active participation in all reporting requirements; providing global communications that touches the right levels of the organization.Competencies needed: Strategic Insight; Impact & Influence; Cross-Group Collaboration; Analytical Problem Solving; Interpersonal Awareness; Global Process Management; Project Management; Confidence; Global Insight.Embody our Culture & Values
ResponsibilitiesRepresent Operations globally by deploying new & enhanced products, services and projects to successfully support Microsoft.Manage project launch teams, facilitating effective meetings and driving key decisions with stakeholders to ensure a solid Plan of RecordResponsible for driving accountability across various work streams throughout the launch process.Identify requirements and document a working Plan of Record, driving change control, managing issues and escalation, triage, cross group coordination and milestone management.Identify and manage project risks to reduce escalations and poor experience due to gap in understanding or adherence to process.Be a trusted Advisor to business clients and other business stakeholders and: manage relationships and expectations with stakeholders; act as a single point of contact for queries and escalations around the project; create required ODLC artifacts and take active participation in all reporting requirements; providing global communications that touches the right levels of the organization.Competencies needed: Strategic Insight; Impact & Influence; Cross-Group Collaboration; Analytical Problem Solving; Interpersonal Awareness; Global Process Management; Project Management; Confidence; Global Insight.Embody our Culture & Values
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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