Program Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Operations and Program Management professional to serve as the operational backbone for a senior cloud supply chain leadership organization. In this role, you will own and drive the rhythm of business, lead strategic planning initiatives, and produce executive-level communications that keep leadership teams aligned and moving forward. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced position that demands exceptional attention to detail, robust cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with urgency and precision. You will work directly alongside senior leaders, acting as a "Chief of Staff-lite" operator who is equally at home designing cadence and process as crafting polished executive communications.

Job Responsibilities

- Own and drive the rhythm of business (ROB) cadences including staff meetings, monthly business reviews (MBRs), quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and all-hands meetings
- Partner with leadership to develop and maintain a strategic roadmap, tracking progress against key initiatives and milestones
- Lead OKR development, tracking, and management across the organization, maintaining single-source-of-truth dashboards using Excel and/or Power BI
- Own organizational communications including newsletters, All-Team Meeting (ATM) content, and staff meeting decks at an executive-grade standard




- Manage cross-team projects and ad hoc business initiatives as business needs evolve, executing across multiple disciplines simultaneously
- Support recognition and awards programs, including stakeholder coordination and end-to-end project management
- Provide operational support to multiple leadership team members, shifting context quickly as priorities change
- Drive business planning processes and support the development and tracking of KPIs and strategic initiatives

Requirements

- 4+ years of business program or project management experience, including end-to-end ownership of cross-team programs
- 4+ years of executive communications and content development experience, producing leadership-grade materials
- 3+ years of hands-on OKR and business performance tracking experience, including tooling and dashboard management
- Prior experience supporting senior leadership or executive offices in an operational or Chief of Staff-type capacity
- Minimum 12 months of continuous tenure in a comparable role is required
- Bachelor's degree required; field of study is flexible but degree is a non-negotiable requirement
- Master's degree preferred
- Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements as applicable to this role




- Hands-on OKR and goal management expertise, including building and maintaining performance tracking frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint for executive-level presentation and content development
- Proficiency in Excel and/or Power BI for status dashboards and business performance tracking
- Executive-level written communication skills, including business writing for newsletters, meeting content, and leadership briefings
- Strong prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders and teams with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and initiative

Additional Details

- Location: Remote
- Duration: 2 months
- Pay Range*: $55 - $62.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit plans are available to eligible employees, with employee contributions and plan costs varying based on the coverage options selected.

- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D; as well as voluntary Life & AD&D; for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to speci

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