Program Manager - Africa Development Centre at Microsoft

Responsibilities

Our team is looking for a Program Manager (PM) to help us realize this vision. You will work directly on building the core infrastructure that powers Microsoft Graph. Your role focuses on the all-important libraries that form the foundation of Microsoft Graph. You'll work with partners across the company to ensure they have everything necessary to rapidly and safely build massive-scale APIs into Microsoft Graph.

You will have a unique opportunity to demonstrate both empathy and technical prowess to succeed. In this role, you’ll be working with leaders and developers in many orgs who have their own timelines and agendas. Success means understanding the API developer’s needs from start-to-finish and crafting the libraries that create the beautiful and scalable APIs we seek in Microsoft Graph.

Because This Role Is Cross-organizational

• You should be a phenomenal listener, seeking actively to understand the needs of your partners here and across the company.
• You should be able to synthesize and prioritize conflicting needs from a variety of partners.
• You should be intent on creating and maintaining warm and productive working relationships across disciplines and the company.
  
  

Because This Role Is Highly Technical

• You should understand the developer mindset.
• You should have a basic understanding of API design principles.
• You should have a passion for technology and constant learning.

We are a tight-knit community of engineers who are committed to:

• Respecting privacy and security.
• Understanding our customers, both internal and external.
• Diversity and inclusion.

Our aim is to be the best and most successful API in the world while enabling all Microsoft products to benefit from our investments.

If this sounds like the right environment for you, please join us!

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related industry experience
• 2+ years’ experience in program management or related business experience defining and creating software features

Helpful Skills

• Motivated by business outcomes and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent PM fundamentals: feature design, customer empathy, passion for learning, can-do creativity, concise communications and ability to influence
• Proven understanding of API design and developer mindset
• Consistent track record of collaborating with PMs and engineers across orgs
• Creativity and optimism grounded in practical engineering and business strategy

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.