Microsoft
Delivery Excellence Lead
$131K–$304K
United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; preferred alternatives are 12+ years with a Master's Degree or 15+ years with a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution, aligning stakeholders and driving measurable outcomes across multiple workstreams.
What you'll do
- Analyze program landscapes, define program strategy and plans, and translate discovery findings into prioritized requirements and sequencing.
- Coordinate stakeholders and teams across program delivery, roadmaps, schedules, governance, communications, and risk management.
- Use data and success metrics to assess performance, conduct cost-benefit analyses, improve processes, and resolve escalated issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.
Pay
USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year (base salary); USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year (base salary)
AI focus
The role supports delivery of AI systems tied to customer business outcomes as part of Microsoft's AI engineering and delivery business.
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