Overview
CoreOS provides the foundational operating system technologies that power Microsoft platforms, with a focus on performance, reliability, security, and scalability. Teams in CoreOS build the core capabilities that enable higher‑level experiences across Windows, cloud, and devices, operating at global scale and in close partnership with teams across Microsoft.
The Media & Platform Security portfolio is a key part of this foundation, enabling secure platform capabilities and partner integrations that support premium scenarios across the ecosystem.
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to help drive the execution, and ongoing improvement of Microsoft’s media and platform security capabilities. This role is ideal for a program leader who thrives in ambiguous problem spaces, enjoys working across engineering, security, legal, and partner teams, and is passionate about building secure, scalable platform technologies.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will own complex, cross‑functional programs that span internal Microsoft teams and a wide range of external partners. You will translate business, security, and compliance requirements into clear execution plans, drive delivery with strong operational rigor, and communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders and leadership.
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, cross‑functional programs end‑to‑end, with accountability for planning, execution, risk management, and delivery across multiple teams and time zones.
- Define progress metrics and execution frameworks aligned to established platform security strategy priorities, partner needs, and ecosystem requirements.
- Translate ambiguous business, security, and compliance requirements into clear, actionable deliverables and repeatable processes.
- Partner closely with engineering, security, legal, and business stakeholders to manage dependencies and drive predictable execution.
- Drive ecosystem security, readiness, and adoption initiatives with external partners, ensuring clear expectations, communication, and delivery of required updates.
- Identify risks early, evaluate tradeoffs, and propose mitigation strategies to balance scope, quality, security, and timelines.
- Use data and partner feedback to inform prioritization, measure impact, and continuously improve program outcomes.
- Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross‑functional efforts to address security risks and partner‑impacting issues, ensuring clear communication, timely resolution, and ecosystem confidence.
- Embody Microsoft’s culture and values while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Or a realted field AND 4+ years experience in product/technical/program management, or a related role or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing cross‑functional and/or cross‑team programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs in technically complex or platform‑oriented environments.
- Proven experience translating ambiguous goals into structured plans and measurable outcomes.
- Experience communicating program status, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with external stakeholders across disciplines and levels.
**Other Requirements: **Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on platform security, media systems, content protection, or compliance‑driven technologies.
- Familiarity with multimedia or device ecosystems involving external partners and licensees.
- Experience driving partner‑facing programs, certification processes, or ecosystem readiness initiatives.
- Solid technical fluency, with the ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams on system-level topics.
- Experience presenting program status, risks, and strategy to senior or executive‑level stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments with competing priorities.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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