Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Manager, ESG Automation 

Job Summary: 

Lead and manage the strategic planning, delivery, and execution of ESG automation initiatives and solutions. Drive the roadmap for ESG-related service/products within the organization by orchestrating cross-team efforts, managing priorities, and ensuring alignment with corporate ESG goals. Champion innovation and operational excellence in ESG automation processes, while fostering a strong culture of compliance, security, and sustainability. Serve as liaison among stakeholders, partners, and technology teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and impactful automation solutions that help the company achieve its corporate social responsibility and sustainability commitments.

Skills:

• Program Management
• Strategic Thinking and Roadmap Development
• Operational Excellence
• Cross-Team Communication and Collaboration
• Change Leadership
• Business and Technical Acumen
• Security Principles and Compliance Management
• Customer Focus and Innovation

Responsibilities:

• • Define and own the roadmap and short-term strategic plans for ESG automation. Make sure the work supports corporate social responsibility and sustainability commitments and the business's priorities. 

  • Lead the planning, delivery and execution of ESG automation programs across matrixed teams. Manage competing priorities, dependencies and resources so that solutions are reliable, scalable and make a real difference. 

  • Act as the main link between stakeholders, partners and engineering teams. Turn ESG reporting and data needs into clear requirements, milestones and success measures. 

  • Promote best practices in operational excellence, automation and security at every stage of the ESG automation lifecycle. 

  • Make sure ESG data, reporting and automation systems follow the relevant regulations, internal policies and disclosure standards. 

  • Serve as a technical and strategic advisor to leadership. Raise critical risks and issues early and work with stakeholders to remove blockers. 

  • Build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Look for chances to simplify processes, increase automation and improve data quality and efficiency. 

  • Track industry trends in ESG automation, sustainability technology and regulatory reporting. Share insights that help shape long-term strategy. 

  • Lead and grow a team of technical program managers through coaching, empowerment and performance management, in line with Microsoft's leadership principles (Model, Coach, Care). 

  • Embody our culture and values. 

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ 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.

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:

• • Master's degree or another advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Sustainability or a related field. 

  • Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, such as GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS, EU EED, EU Taxonomy, EU EPBD. 

  • Experience with data automation, data pipelines and reporting platforms that support ESG or non-financial disclosure. 

  • Familiarity with security principles, compliance management and controls for regulated or audit-ready data. 

  • Experience leading change across organizations and driving adoption of new tools, processes or automation. 

  • Strong business and technical skills, with a focus on customers and a record of innovation. 

  • Experience working with cloud and/or datacenter operations teams. 

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Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.