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Associate Project Manager Internship at Microsoft [Multiple Locations; Stipend Available]: Apply Earliest!

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Sep 14, 2023
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Online applications are invited for the Associate Project Manager Internship at Microsoft India. Check the other details below!

About Microsoft

Microsoft India (R&D) Private Limited, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, set up the Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC) in Hyderabad in 1998. Over the past 21-plus years, we have expanded to become one of Microsoft Corporation’s largest R&D centres outside its headquarters in Redmond. MSIDC is a part of Microsoft Corporation’s strategy of global shared development, where teams across geographies collaborate to build great software and services. Our engineers in MSIDC contribute to the engineering of critical technologies in the above areas, thereby impacting millions of lives.

Internship Details

The Remote Scale PMO Project Manager will be part of the Delivery Excellence Services (DES) organization.
They will be aligned and accountable to an ISD (Industry Solutions Delivery) Area Project Manager supporting the project delivery lifecycle for the ISD engagements within the Area.
The role will support the delivery management roles in delivering engagements to our customers, helping maximize their customer-facing time by providing direct support and coordination.
The Remote Scale PMO Project Manager will be involved in delivery management aspects such as methodologies, tools, processes, financials, staffing and operations towards ensuring the engagements are set up for success and flawless/agile execution.
The role will also provide ongoing delivery management/operational support for multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

Skills

Work with the Area Project Manager to deliver engagements within an assigned Area.
Responsible for improving process adherence, project hygiene, timely reporting, and ultimately maximizing customer satisfaction.
Validate Engagement/Project Setup/Staffing, Initiation Schedule, Issue/Risk updates from Sales to Delivery, create project structure/base financial plan and LED Profile.
Support resource management for the engagement.
Set up consumption tracking, initiate/confirm Subcontractor engagement setup, support recommended Security practices, Issue/Risk management, track/report status, update project forecast, record/approve time/expenses.
Initiate/complete project closure, reconcile project budget, and capture lessons learned.
Support Area Project Manager in managing escalations around staffing and billing processes related to delivery.

Competencies

Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate and partner effectively with the Area Project Manager to help meet expectations of delivery.
Leadership: Assist the Delivery Management roles effectively across the Initiation, Planning, Monitoring & Controlling and Closure phases of a project, towards ensuring the delivery is set up for success and aligning with the customer expectations.
Communication: Strong communication skills. Establish/conduct regular cadence with the Regional Scale PMO Lead and the Area Project Manager. Help raises issues needing attention around project hygiene, staffing, quality and risks and issues.

Business Impact

Support the Area Project Manager to increase the Area Project Manager bandwidth resulting in a streamlined delivery process, predictable outcomes, and focus on customer issues. Escalates issues to the Area Project Manager.
Adheres to quality assurance standards. Leverages standard tools as directed to align with engagement hygiene standards.
Learns about the products, and services of Microsoft’s Cloud and Support businesses, and shares learnings with others as appropriate.