Position: Program Manager Non Tech 2

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 06+ months

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 2-4 years experience required.

Job Summary:

Compute Silicon and Manufacturing Engineering team [Part of Azure Hardware] is looking for a Business Program Manager contractor to take over Business Management responsibilities under the supervision of the org's current business manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rhythm of business: provide support for the organization rhythm of business meetings including regular key performance indicator reviews, staff meetings, leadership reviews, financial reviews and organizational meetings.
• Organization communication: maintain organization SharePoint as a communication hub, prepare weekly leadership pass down information, and communication and drive closure to ad hoc organization actions.
• Financial management: Prepare regular organization financial status reports and communicate status to drive action. Seek to find opportunities to streamline and automate process to provide visibility to organization with Power BI. Lead financial focal network in organization to create accountability, visibility and process improvements.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Ability give and receive feedback and work in collaboration with other team members
• Expertise in MS 365

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate functions such as finance, customer success, or operations.