Launch Manager Trade & Compliance
Microsoft
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Position Description:
The Planning and Launch team is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage key Trade Sanctions and Compliance initiatives. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project management/launch process, from the formation of project teams, to creation of project plans / artifacts to leading the team to a successful, on-time, high impact outcome. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building strong relationships with stakeholders and leading discussions to operate work that directly impacts the business vision and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced individual who can drive successful launches and contribute to the overall success of the business. If you are passionate about leading initiatives and have a proven track record of excellence in delivery, we encourage you to apply.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Deploy Launches driven by external Trade / compliance regulations or internal policies impacting our customer, partners and how we do business.
- Lead project launch teams, facilitate effective meetings, and drive key decisions with stakeholders to ensure a solid Plan of Record.
- Ensure accountability across various work streams throughout the launch process.
- Identify requirements, document a working Plan of Record, manage change control, issues, escalations, triage, cross-group coordination, and milestone management.
- Identify and manage project risks to reduce escalations and ensure a smooth process.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, managing relationships and expectations, and acting as a single point of contact for project queries and escalations.
- Required competencies: Strategic Insight, Impact & Influence, Cross-Group Collaboration, Analytical Problem Solving, Interpersonal Awareness, Global Process Management, Project Management, Confidence, Global Insight, Communication Skill
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience with a focus on Operations / compliance program management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including MS Project, Excel, Word, Teams, Office Suite, and OneNote.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage at all organizational levels.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a multinational environment.
- Operations / compliance experience.
- Strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement and delivery against objectives.
- Ability to work under and meet continual deadline constraints.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to impact and influence at a senior level.
- Ability to manage short, medium, and long-term planning horizons concurrently.
- Strong understanding of financial principles.
- Experience engaging with Finance Stakeholders.
- MBA is a plus.
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.