Senior Project Manager

Are you passionate about shaping the future through cutting-edge technology and leading complex, high-impact projects? At Microsoft, we’re looking for a visionary  Senior Project Manager  to lead our most ambitious transformation projects and deliver measurable impact across our German business and global practice.     About Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery   Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global team of over 6,000 professionals - including strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, data scientists, architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft’s most strategic customers solve their toughest challenges through tailored, industry-specific solutions.     What You’ll Do   As a Senior Project Manager, you will:   Lead large-scale, complex software development and technology transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.   Inspire and guide cross-functional teams from vision through execution, fostering collaboration and accountability.   Achieve measurable business outcomes that strengthen our internal practice and drive impact in the German market.   Demonstrate strategic leadership and operational excellence.     What We Work On   Our team supports customers in their digital transformation journeys, including:   Building digital twins for real-time operational insights.   Developing AI-powered personal assistants.   Modernizing legacy application estates with AI-driven solutions.    O ur Culture   At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.  We live this mission through a culture grounded in:   Growth mindset  – We learn and adapt to empower others.   Innovation  – We push boundaries to create meaningful change.   Collaboration  – We work together to achieve shared goals.   Inclusion  – We foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.   In line with our Flexible Work approach, for roles at Microsoft Germany, we recommend spending at least two days per week in the office or at the customer site.

Project Leadership & Strategic Execution   Direct the successful delivery of complex global projects, integrating diverse technologies and partner ecosystems.   Support strategic decision-making and project oversight.    Champion customer-centric delivery by guiding stakeholders through complexity and advocating for business outcomes as the Voice of the Customer.   Governance, Risk & Change Management   Establish and lead project-level governance structures, including Change & Risk Boards, ensuring robust change control and impact analysis across all workstreams.   Analyze project interfaces and critical dependencies, recommending actions to Boards to mitigate risks and resolve issues.   Proactively monitor project progress, initiate corrective actions, and address gaps or escalations through structured interventions.   Stakeholder Engagement & Communication   Cultivate trusted relationships with senior executives, aligning delivery with strategic goals and managing expectations effectively.   Serve as a liaison between Microsoft Area Account teams, partners, and senior leadership to ensure effective communication and resolution of concerns.   Prepare and deliver regular project reports, providing transparency and insight into progress, risks, and opportunities.   Operational Excellence & Financial Stewardship   Oversee Microsoft resource allocation, financial governance, and planning across the project lifecycle.   Manage master schedules and ensure alignment across all delivery streams.   Implement project management processes through the PMO and Boards, ensuring consistency and accountability.   Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement   Drive cloud adoption and business value by fostering a