Sr Security Assurance Manager

Job Description Azure is one of the world's leading cloud offering, trusted by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. More than ever, our customers are betting on the cloud and expecting Microsoft to deliver an unparalleled experience, including when dealing with their most sensitive data. To further increase adoption by government, public administrations, and other highly regulated customers, we have embarked on an initiative to deliver Microsoft Specifliased Clouds meeting unique technical, legal, and operational requirements. Are you looking for a challenge that puts you at the center of the Microsoft Specialized Clouds + Security Fundamentals strategy Are you passionate about solving the security challenges of critical online services Are you passionate about defensive and offensive security Microsoft's MSC Security Fundamentals team is responsible for securing some of Microsoft's largest and most influential online services in the Azure Edge & Platform (AEP) organization and Windows Devices organization (W+D). TheEPSFServices Pentest (SERPENT) and Infrastruture Security team needs a Security Assurance PM lead to help drive strategy, own OKRs and drive efforts to improve our overall security posture. Responsibilities SERPENT and Infra Security PM Lead is responsible for driving end-to-end security assessment engagements across the service development lifecycleDesign, Develop, DevOps, and Deploy. This includes pre-scoping, kickoff coordination, backlog triage, and post-assessment reporting. The role involves partnering with engineering, managing customer outreach, aligning with EPSF strategy, and ensuring timely remediation of findings. The PM Lead also contributes to strategic planning, KR definition, and cross-team collaboration to scale security impact across Microsoft services Key Responsibilities - Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a clear vision aligned with the org's overall goals and objectives. Define and communicate the roadmap to stakeholders - Identify and mitigate risk in critical Microsoft Infrastructure in close partnership with Security engineers and Developers including design reviews, code review - Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devices - Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to envision new protections - Collaborate with product/service teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments - Partner with teams inside and outside EPSF toward building security and compliance early in the product development process and in developing born secure, born compliant products - Define objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure product success and track progress against goals, iterating and optimizing as necessary - Stakeholder Communication: Communicate updates, progress, and strategies to internal and external stakeholders. Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding - Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus - 8+ years of proven experience as a PM in Security space or in a related role - Have done a few Security certifications - Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.