Project Manager

Project 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 organized and execution-focused Program Manager to partner closely with senior leadership in driving a portfolio of strategic initiatives and global programs. This role is responsible for translating organizational strategy and priorities into actionable execution plans, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, with the right stakeholders engaged, and in alignment with broader business objectives. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this individual will serve as the operational backbone across Customer Engagement, Revenue, Marketing, Business Insights, Marketing Operations, and partner teams — bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, cross-functional programs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is energized by variety and ambiguity, and brings a creative, proactive approach to solving coordination and execution challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain project plans, workback schedules, and milestone trackers that provide visibility into deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and risks across strategic initiatives
• Translate strategic priorities into clear execution plans with defined owners, milestones, and next steps
• Monitor progress across initiatives and proactively identify risks, blockers, dependencies, and competing priorities that could impact successful delivery
• Drive follow-through on actions, commitments, and key deliverables to support on-time execution
• Bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex initiatives where priorities, stakeholders, and dependencies may evolve over time
• Act as a central coordination point across teams, ensuring the right stakeholders are engaged and aligned throughout program execution
• Coordinate activities across Customer Engagement, Revenue, Marketing, Marketing Operations, Business Insights, Customer Evidence, and other partner teams
• Facilitate working sessions, reviews, planning meetings, and execution touchpoints across workstreams
• Drive follow-up on actions, decisions, and commitments to help teams deliver against agreed plans
• Consolidate feedback, surface dependencies, and ensure accountability is clearly understood across initiatives
• Create clear and actionable communications that keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and focused on priorities
• Develop program updates, status reports, and leadership-ready summaries that provide visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and next steps
• Capture and communicate key decisions, actions, and commitments to support effective follow-through
• Maintain program documentation and shared resources that enable transparency and continuity across initiatives
• Support leadership reviews, planning sessions, and business update processes through preparation of materials and coordination of inputs
• Track actions, decisions, dependencies, and key milestones across concurrent initiatives
• Coordinate recurring program reviews and planning activities to ensure operational continuity
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, coordination, and execution processes across the portfolio

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in Program and Project Management, including building project plans, workback schedules, milestone trackers, and managing risk

• 2+ years of experience in cross-functional program coordination and stakeholder management within a matrixed organizational environment

• 2+ years of experience in executive communications, operational planning, and status reporting, including preparation of leadership-ready materials and documentation

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent programs or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery timelines

• Experience supporting senior leadership or operating as an operational partner to a director-level or above stakeholder is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential is a plus

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills in complex, matrixed organizations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft leadership-ready updates, status reports, and executive summaries

• Proven ability to translate high-level strategy into structured, actionable execution plans

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and blockers before they impact delivery

• High attention to detail in documentation, tracking, and reporting

• Creative problem-solving approach with the ability to bring clarity and structure to ambiguous situations

• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and follow-through across diverse teams without direct authority

• Proficiency in project management tools and collaborative platforms for tracking milestones and program documentation

Additional Details:

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 7 months
• Pay Range*: $42.50 - $48.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

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 specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.