Program Manager 2

Program Manager 2 - Trustworthy Computing

Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management Location: Redmond, WA, US Job ID: 788364-76529 Division: Corporate Research Development Do you enjoy probing and analyzing product security, being intimately involved in the latest developments in the security industry, communicating with security industry leaders, and having a direct impact on the security of all Microsoft customers? Do you want to make the world a safer place? Are you interested in a fast-paced job full of new opportunities? If so, you might be a candidate for the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)! Use your knowledge and passion to strengthen Microsoft's product defenses and keep customers informed and protected from emerging security threats. This Security Program Manager's responsibilities are split between secure@microsoft.com communications triage and the management and delivery of security response projects. The security response projects require balancing scope, schedule, competing priorities, project risks and communications; and accounting for project completeness and quality. This Security Program Manager works closely with the product teams throughout Microsoft, marketing and PR teams. Each project includes triaging and managing the investigation of security vulnerabilities that requires communication with security researchers, customers and product teams. This Security Program Manager role also requires being involved in the authoring of MSRC communications such as security bulletins and security advisories. Qualifications: - Candidates must have proven Program Management experience and in-depth knowledge of security concepts - Candidates should be action-oriented - Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance from their manager - Must be able to anticipate difficult situations and to proactively plan appropriate actions - Must have strong interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills - Must have the ability to work effectively in situations involving uncertainty or lack of information and respond favorably to change - Must be able to achieve objectives working with others across teams and organizations and drive processes and systems to support the success of Microsoft Security Response Center - Knowledge of the Security Development Lifecycle is a plus Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully performing complex program management of content development/product development involving diverse groups - A B.A or B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required - Prior experience investigating security vulnerabilities and exploits as well as authoring or managing content for security professionals or technology professionals is desired CR:TWC