Senior Project Manager

Overview Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD) is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft’s most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs. ISD is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers’ digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions through strategic engagements with customers across the globe powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. Responsibilities Project Manager (CPM) enables both Microsoft and Customer outcomes through orchestration of delivery teams. They govern either a single engagement or a portfolio of projects and are a key driver of the delivery lifecycle, using their executive expertise to remove barriers and deliver successful outcomes. The Consulting Project Manager is a key role in managing a successful engagement, maintaining portfolio health and leading a team of delivery professionals. Our team of Consulting Project Managers comprise an unusual mix of project/program management and consulting skills, along with a passion for technology. We are responsible for keeping the project team working on the highest priority tasks, removing risks and impediments, maintaining on track financials and leading communications with stakeholders and the end Customer. As a trusted advisor to our Customers, you will be responsible for the successful execution of one or more projects at a time, providing guidance, coaching, and project leadership. By mentoring and influencing, you will drive the highest quality and the strongest sense of Customer focus on each project, while helping to achieve both Customer satisfaction and Microsoft targets. We also play a key role in ensuring our business is empowered to make decisions and assess portfolio health, through accurate forecasting and project health status submissions. Required Qualifications – Including AI Experience & Skills Core Project & Consulting Qualifications Proven experience managing complex technology projects or programs, including delivery across scope, cost, schedule, and quality Strong background in project/program management and consulting engagements. Proven ability to orchestrate multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders, cross‑functional delivery teams, and partners Experience in financial governance, forecasting, and commercial management Expertise in risk, issue, and change management, including leading scope and budget impact assessments. Proven abilities to manage risks related to Data readiness and quality, Model governance and ethical AI considerations Ability to translate requirements along with AI capabilities into business outcomes, aligning use cases to Customer strategy and value realization Hands‑on experience delivering AI‑enabled, data‑driven, or advanced analytics programs, including cloud‑based AI solutions Strong understanding of AI concepts, such as Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, Data platforms, analytics pipelines, and model lifecycle considerations Expertise in managing AI solution delivery on cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft technologies such as: Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Fabric, or Power Platform (AI Builder / Copilot) Experience supporting or leading AI‑related pre‑sales activities, including Use‑case definition, Estimation and capacity planning, Change Requests and solution evolution Professional Development & Readiness Commitment to continuous learning in AI, data, and emerging technologies Actively maintains relevant certifications and training across project management, cloud, and AI domains Demonstrates a strong consulting mindset, customer empathy, and outcome‑focused delivery leadership Other Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications A graduate with 12+ years of experience with at least 4+ years of Project Management experience. Excellent communication skills are required. Demonstrated management of medium to large complexity projects involving employees, customers, and partners. Ability to work with different Microsoft internal stakeholders Additional or Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. AI 900 or any other equivalent certification. Domain expertise - FSI, Manfacture, AutoMobile, Healthcare, CloudNative 4+ years financial management experience. Agile certification, Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Professional Scrum Master One (PSM1) certification. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. 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