Employment Opportunity of the Day 2

Microsoft - Principal Architect


Type:Full-time
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Functions:Engineering, Information Technology
Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
Posted: June 9, 2010 by Chris Copeland
Employer Job ID:720152

Job Description

Want to have an extra-ordinary impact on the most mission critical systems in Microsoft? Want to improve the experience of thousands of Microsoft’s most important customers & partners on a daily basis? Love to architect, design, and code on the really interesting problems? Like to be part of a small and agile team of expert architects in a highly collaborative environment? Being one of the few Engineering Architects in Microsoft IT is probably the perfect job for you.

We are looking for an IT Software Architect to join our team of architects responsible for the production of architectural roadmaps and platform strategy for Microsoft IT. We are a small team of architects that work at the center of an otherwise decentralized web of engineering architects spread across Microsoft’s vast confederated IT landscape of organizations. This team works with leaders of each IT organization as well the central IT executives to facilitate planning the IT application portfolio, setting the platform standards, aligning roadmaps of application delivery with our platform strategies, and directly facilitating project teams to form architectures consistent with roadmaps, platforms, governance policy, and IT standards for architect and design. The organization operates as a very practically focused think-tank with great peer-to-peer collaboration and strong experience leadership.

You must have an expert understanding of IT and/or enterprise architectures, solid understanding of software engineering principles, strong information and process modeling abilities, expert understanding of object-oriented analysis and design, advanced knowledge of the .Net platform, deep knowledge of software infrastructure, good knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, and be independently proficient in developing enterprise level software solutions. You must also possess superior problem-solving skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines, demonstrated skills in indirect influence, and a long proven track record of delivering secure, high quality software.

Core Job Responsibilities
Create and/or drive the creation of portfolio specific roadmaps/platform strategy
Advise IT executives on technology and architecture trends they need for their decision making and Microsoft external engagements
Identify and aid in the decision making around architecture trade-offs with risks, delivery, scalability/performance, flexibility, maintainability, security, and other quality concerns.
Research and publish strategic guidance for emerging or “new to us” technology and architecture.
Monitor and review systems so that they are designed and developed in compliance with corporate security, privacy, accessibility, SOX, legal, and other governance policies.
Communicate effectively with other disciplines including Executive Management, Local Architects, Development, Program Management, Test, Hardware/Infrastructure, and Production Support.
Mentoring other engineers to grow to similar levels of expertise and effectiveness.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in computer science or related field required + MS in computer science or related field preferred
• 12+ years of related work experience
• Expert architecture, design, & implementation skills in most of the following areas: C#, ASP.NET, SQL, SOA, and web based and/or smart client OLTP design and development and a high degree of understanding of security, scalability, flexibility, maintainability, and reliability.
• Experience in a world-wide distributed computing environment, and special emphasis on transactional or reporting systems associated with an operations environment
• Expert object oriented development and design experience
• Expert in structural and dynamic modeling
• Strong conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
• Excellent communication and written skills are critical

Employment Opportunity of the Day

Microsoft:
Senior Director – Americas Region Real Estate and Facilities at Microsoft


Job Description

The Regional Director is responsible for directing the full life cycle of real estate activities (plan, design, build/lease, operate, maintain) for Microsoft’s Americas real estate portfolio. The Americas portfolio comprises ~ 4.9Msf of which 1.0M is owned and 3.9msf is leased. The portfolio spreads across 23 countries in 170 locations, housing 19,000 staff. The position reports into the General Manager for Global Real Estate, who reports through to the Finance executive leadership. The position has direct management responsibility (as of June, 2010) for over 23 FTEs and 600 vendors. The home location for this position is flexible, but must be within the United States or Canada. This individual will work proactively with BG leadership as well as Finance and Accounting (F&A) Controllers and other internal business groups to understand their business requirements and identify opportunities where RE&F initiatives can add value, and work collaboratively to develop regional-specific implementation plans. They will be responsible for achieving measurable year-over-year improvements in quality, service, and business satisfaction.
Major Responsibilities:
The Regional Director's primary responsibility is to ensure alignment of business and RE&F requirements consistent with achieving agreed upon annual objectives. Scope of responsibility includes: 1) participating in global RE&F operational planning, including defining the operational plans for all regional facilities consistent with business objectives, 2) overseeing the execution of Real Estate and Facilities management across the region,3) optimize the total RE&F expense in partnership with regional site services sourcing teams, 4) achieving continuous improvement in the quality and effectiveness of facilities managed and services delivered, and 5) delivering workplace build out and services that support and enhance the productivity our the employees housed in the facilities.
Key responsibilities:
1. Partner with the regional Vice Presidents, GM and Finance and Accounting (F&A) Controllers to ensure that occupation demand measurements and RE&F operational plans are in place and accurate for countries in the region.
2. Ensure alignment between the RE&F strategy and RE&F activities at both the regional and site levels.
3. Oversee the operational relationship with the RE&F supplier base.
4. Drive proactive planning and management the region's real estate portfolio.
5. Ensure that RE&F is in compliance with all statutory regulations and Microsoft policies and controls.
6. Oversee and ensure successful delivery of the RE&F services and projects within the region, including capital plans, forecasting, rhythm of business (RoB), and budgeting.
7. Oversee the breadth of facilities management services within the region, facilities helpdesk, health and safety, A/V, reception, and courier services, waste and cleaning, etc. Provide a safe working environment for all FTEs and vendors.
8. Manage, lead, and develop direct reports including: clearly communicating performance standards; ensuring that all team members have annual, measurable commitments and that all employees receive timely, annual performance reviews against those commitments; and ensuring that team members have updated career development plans and receive appropriate career coaching.
9. Set expectations of the Controllers and client group executives in the areas of real estate processes, schedule, workplace strategies, costs, etc. Deliver regional and oversee sub-regional business reviews.
10. Drive business initiatives for the improvement and development of Microsoft's overall business model. Ensure that real estate market opportunities are proactively pursued. Recommend and implement activities to capture operational and financial benefits for Microsoft.
Professional/Personal Skill Requirements
1. Personal:
a. B.S. in Finance, Engineering, Architecture or Construction/Project Management. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
b. A degree of cultural awareness and demonstrated experience in working with and understanding various cultures.
c. Ability to analyze problems and opportunities, conclude direction and make critical decisions.
d. Willingness and capability to travel and to work on multiple projects in multiple countries simultaneously.
e. Strong communications (written and verbal) skills. Demonstrated experience in negotiations and influencing skills at a senior level including presentation to “C Suite” members. Strong relationship management skills; able to develop "trusted advisor" status with business group mid and senior level management tiers.


2. Industry:
a. 10 years of experience in management/leadership role in an operationally oriented line of business, preferably within a multinational corporate environment. Key areas of experience are executive client relationship management, strategic vendor management, financial management of significant operating and/or capital budgets, and management of cross-geographic and cross-team initiatives.
Experience managing corporate real estate and facilities functions is not required but will be viewed as a positive and will be balanced with meeting requirements noted in 2a.above.

To become an applicant for this position, APPLY HERE located at https://careers.microsoft.com/.
To learn more about Real Estate & Facilities contact a-kidrur@microsoft.com.

Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Employment Opportunity of the day

I may have mentioned to Matt that Apple is working towards world dominion (not just Microsoft dominion...) and is closely working with Big Brother, drawing all of us in with their amazing FUN technology... as is Facebook and MySpace (in collecting all of your personal whereabouts and information tidbits (has your clone arrived to take your place yet?)) :) - so I found this interesting job opportunity today for Microsoft. And the military. Hmmmm. ;)

Anyway, it made me think of starting a Employment Opportunity of the day (week maybe) on my blog. Who knows what might help someone else! - the Federal SI community - is that Secret Intelligence? How exciting! Ha! If anyone takes this job, I want to be your Executive Admin.


Microsoft’s Department of Defense business has an immediate opening for a Director of the Army team. This position is based in the Washington, DC area.

The Army team represents Microsoft’s largest account and is both a strategic as well as a revenue team. The team focuses on short, medium, and long-term revenue opportunities within the Department of the Army and the subordinate Army Commands. The Director of this team develops and executes the business plan for a team comprised of program management, sales, business development, technical support, and technology evangelism. The Director is effectively able to uncover, assess, and prioritize current and future opportunities while working directly with the customer, internal organizations within Microsoft, the Federal SI community and the DoD partner ecostructure. The Army team is responsible for understanding and influencing customer-specific technology requirements, resulting in the adoption of Microsoft solutions in strategic, mission-critical applications. The Director should be familiar with DoD policies, requirements, and architectures. The manager of this highly visible business should have extensive experience working with strategic Army organizations and should be intimately familiar with the organizational makeup, core missions and strategies of the CIO/G-6, Army ACOMs, and PEOs such as EIS, C3T, STRI, and Space & Missile; Other key organizations include, NETCOM, Cyber, and the CHESS organization.

This position will be filled with an experienced, professional speaker who is comfortable in front of large groups as well as senior DoD and industry personnel and should have a basic understanding of Microsoft solutions and associated technologies. Preferred qualifications include: 10+ years technology sales experience working with the Department of Defense; strong expertise with enterprise solutions; exceptional leadership, negotiation, organizational, creative, presentation, written and verbal communication skills; this position will require 35-40% domestic travel with occasional international travel. Prior experience working with Department of Defense customers is desired as is a current security clearance. Due to the nature of the U.S. Federal Business, U.S. citizenship is required. This position reports to the General Manager of Microsoft’s Department of Defense team in Washington, DC.

Job ID: 1021424

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