Share this offer Company Website : Industries : IT, software engineering, InternetResearch and developmentServices other Job ads : Company description Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures,... Job Ad & Profile Description Position : Principal Group ManagerAs part of CSE, CPE develops flexible, reliable, enterprise-scalable solutions with Microsoft product teams, and we deeply influence products that millions of customers use every day. These platforms ultimately lead to compelling user experiences and are marked by higher customer usage rates, while accelerating business outcomes. Included in our organization are teams responsible for:Business Application Services (BAS) – Modernizes LOB apps, brings the quality and security into the digitalized enterprise scenario, is the pivotal of Microsoft’s digital transformation & improved user experienceBusiness Platform and Supply Chain (BPSC) – Builds an industry leading business platform on Azure leveraging SAP, Power BI, Aras and Dynamics as well as a connected, intelligent supply chain to help bring products to market faster, increase margins, and improve customer experienceCore Platform Fundamentals (CPF) – Drives engineering productivity and service health in and beyond CPE by transforming data into intelligence and enabling modern engineering systemsEnterprise 360 (E360) – Delivers secure enterprise scale connectivity and highly available modern infrastructure services to Microsoft, evolving cloud-based customer interaction solutions and building transformative hosting experiences across Labs and MTCs worldwideWe are looking for a Technology and people Leader with passion for solving hard engineering problems. As a Principal Group Manager in CPE, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of Software Engineers and Program Managers in our Nairobi, Kenya office. Your team will develop apps and services that enable multiple critical business areas for Microsoft.As the leader of the CPE team in Africa, reporting to the ADC Nairobi Site Lead, you will identify and lead areas of engineering investment that support the CPE vision and have ownership of key areas of our technology stack. Additionally, you will be a core member of the Microsoft Africa leadership team, ensuring that CPE’s interests are well-represented.Responsibilities:Attract, hire, and retain technical talent; nurture a supportive, inclusive environment where team members can grow and can do their best workProvide strong technical leadership that helps the team develop enterprise-level solutions for MicrosoftProvide leadership and coaching to the team during times of rapid change and cultural, process, and systems transformationPartner with senior stakeholders and engineering leaders in CPE and other divisions in CSEO to deliver and run prioritized CPE investmentsEnsure that our engineering strategy is aligned with organization goals, and engineering fundamentals and best practices are geared to achieve optimum service healthContribute to the CPE leadership team by building collaborative relationships with peers and senior leaders and leveraging best practicesManage operational aspects of the CPE business in Africa, such as financial decisions and supplier relationships, in partnership with Finance, HR, and other supporting teams Required profile for job ad : Principal Group Manager Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related discipline8+ years of professional experience in product management, program management, or software engineering, including significant experience as a leader and manager of managersProven experience in delivering and managing applications that meet the fundamental bars of security, availability, user experience, and efficiencyAbility to motivate and develop a diverse and inclusive, cohesive, and high performing teamAbility to manage stakeholder and partner relationships to influence, drive collaboration, innovation, and adoption across MicrosoftStrong interpersonal and group dynamic skills coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills Job criteria for job ad : Principal Group Manager Job category : IT, new technologiesManagementR&D, project management Industries : IT, software engineering, InternetResearch and developmentServices otherSocial, public and human services Employment type : Permanent contract Region : Nairobi Experience level : 5 to 10 years Educational level : Bachelor Number of Position(s) : 10
