Hiring: Business Program Manager - Compliance Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:42:05 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •8+ years of program or project management experience in a technology organization, driving cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups and business functions. Required Skills: •Partner across WDS and MCAPS, CELA, Finance, HR, Security, core Compliance teams, the WDS Executive Office, business management teams, and other key partners to scope, plan, and execute prioritized compliance initiatives. •Lead cross-organizational coordination and execution of compliance priorities, including Secure Future Initiative (SFI), Responsible AI, privacy, anti-corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), trade, accessibility, supplier compliance, Executive Orders, regulatory mandates, and other emerging compliance requirements. •Define program and project requirements; develop charters, plans of record, timelines, milestones, dependencies, communication plans, deliverables, status reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and success measures. •Coordinate implementation of organizational compliance requirements, required training obligations, supplier compliance and vetting activities, internal tool reviews, and related actions in partnership with accountable business and functional teams. •Drive core compliance rhythms, action tracking, issue and risk reviews, executive reporting, audit readiness activities, and leadership status communications across prioritized workstreams. •Assess compliance requirements, business risks, and operational impacts; identify mitigation plans and drive alignment and execution with accountable stakeholders. •Conduct cross-organizational analysis to identify compliance risks, process improvement opportunities, control gaps, and scalable governance solutions. •Build alignment across compliance leads, champions, business owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish clear accountability, ownership, and execution plans. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, assess business impact, and present actionable recommendations to management. •Solid finance and business acumen, including familiarity with return on investment, KPIs, business performance, value drivers, and core data analytics. •Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent workstreams across complex, highly matrixed organizations. •Proven ability to build partnerships, influence without direct authority, and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders. •Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clarity from ambiguity and frame risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and asks. •Demonstrated commitment to integrity, inclusion, accountability, and a learn-it-all culture. Compensation: •$116,900 - $203,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!