Description :
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Category: Product Management
Product: Mobile Services
Date Posted: 08/11/2008
Job Code: 239713
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
Do you want to work at the center of the mobile revolution? Do you want to be part of creating the our developer story and framework for building out Microsoft Consumer Services on Mobile Devices? The Mobile and Voice Services Platform team is focused on developing a rich mobile application developer platform and developer tools for Mobile Devices and Mobile Websites. If you have ever wanted to change the way people think of their phones, and change how mobile applications are developed in the future, this is the place.
We are looking for a technical Program Manager that will own a suite of developer tools designed for building Mobile Web Experiences. This is an opportunity to own the end to end experience from defining the suite to working with partners to implement the tools you've developed. We are starting with Location, Notification, and data push services, and see what comes next.
Qualifications include:
* 3+ yrs professional experience with a successful track record designing features & shipping multiple releases
* Strong domain knowledge in web development including developer tools, design patterns, .Net and Silverlight (preferred)
* A passion for working with partners and helping them succeed
* Proven skills in managing requirements through the development lifecycle.
* Experience in the Mobile and wireless industry is highly valued
* PMP and PM experience in Scrum or agile practices is also highly valued
* Degree in BS Computer Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.