{"id":15913,"date":"2013-11-29T12:30:42","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T10:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=15913"},"modified":"2013-11-29T12:38:39","modified_gmt":"2013-11-29T10:38:39","slug":"program-manager-job-opportunities-at-microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/program-manager-job-opportunities-at-microsoft.html","title":{"rendered":"Program Manager Job Opportunities at Microsoft (2 Vacancies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong>
\nApps and the Web are convenient ways for users to consume content and complete tasks: whereas apps offer a superior user experience, they often lack the scale and reach of the Web. At AMP (Apps, Media and Publishing) – a group which owns the critically acclaimed Windows Bing Apps and MSN portals worldwide – we are looking to combine the UX advantage of Bing Apps with the reach advantage of MSN in designing the next generation of our products. Our goal in international markets is a best-in-category user experience for each of our information verticals – across all device form factors – that in turn will lead to growth in each market\u2019s user base, engagement and monetization potential (including partner RoI). We are looking for a PM to own these responsibilities for South Africa.<\/p>\n

Join us at this exciting time as we fuse the best of app and Web to impact the lives of millions of users.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities
\n\u2022 Own the local product
\n\u2022 Be the voice of the local user
\n\u2022 Be a keen student of local trends and competition; identify opportunities to continually enhance product value as seen by users, partners (partner RoI) and the business
\n\u2022 Recommend and drive product improvements in the form of clear and targeted UX, feature and content requirements relevant to the local market
\n\u2022 Work with Editorial, the local Executive Producer (EP), and business development to acquire and program content relevant to the local market
\n\u2022 Work with product teams to develop locally relevant services and features
\n\u2022 Understand AMP strategy and drive this forward in the local market<\/p>\n

 
\nMicrosoft Competencies Required:
\n\u2022 Influencing for Impact (Adapts style to most effectively engage and influence)
\n\u2022 Customer Focus (Allocates and aligns resources to optimize the customer experience)
\n\u2022 Cross-Boundary collaboration (Benefits by working together, sharing ideas & resources)
\n\u2022 End-to-end Innovation (Motivates others to generate innovative ideas)
\n\u2022 Planning, Organizing and Executing (Understands business objectives and plans accordingly; implements metrics to drive continuous improvements)<\/p>\n

 
\nProgram Management Duties
\n\u2022 Document requirements for features, product requests, or technical specifications.
\n\u2022 Track and communicate feature requirements and priorities as part of a roadmap, backlog, or project plan.
\n\u2022 Communicate to relevant parties the status of high-impact features and other significant issues.
\n\u2022 Provide and respond to feedback from managers, peers, subordinates and customers.
\n\u2022 Incorporate security, performance, and reliability in designs for major product and subsystems appropriately.
\n\u2022 Develop effective customer\/partner feedback loops, listen to feedback, understand its implications, and translate feedback into better features and products.
\n\u2022 Autonomous and able to deal with ambiguity<\/p>\n

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Experience and qualifications
\n\u2022 3 to 5 years of experience in the online industry, including at least 3 years\u2019 recent experience with program\/product management of a consumer-facing product.
\n\u2022 Comprehensive understanding and practice of software development methodologies, preferably agile
\n\u2022 Management of multiple complex projects with tight deadlines
\n\u2022 IT or business related BA\/BSc degree or equivalent<\/p>\n

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Technical\/Functional Skills
\n\u2022 Structured thinking and experience with data-driven analysis
\n\u2022 Strong experience of the technologies (networking protocols, web\/application servers and databases) that underpin online consumer services.
\n\u2022 Experience implementing and troubleshooting feed formats such as XML, and knowledge of common web programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML.
\n\u2022 Regularly use and has interest in latest web-based services in multiple platforms such as PCs, Tablets and Smartphones.
\n\u2022 Experience with localization (or internationalization) of products<\/p>\n

 
\nSpecial Requirements\/Additional Information
\n\u2022 Experience of international culture & travel.
\n\u2022 Commitment to Microsoft\u2019s business values.
\n\u2022 Perform other such duties as are from time to time assigned.
\n\u2022 Extended hours availability may be required depending on the project \/ service and subject to local laws.<\/p>\n

Click here to apply for position in Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here to apply for position in Cape Town<\/a><\/p>\n

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