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About the role
- Program Manager leading skilling strategy and localization for Microsoft in Japan. Overseeing global skilling, event management, and stakeholder engagement across time zones.
Responsibilities
- Lead global skilling strategy for a major Japanese partner across Japan and ROW.
- Advise partner and Microsoft leaders, aligning skilling plans to PBPs and SAA objectives.
- Manage a complex multi‑entity partner structure with no single point of contact.
- Deliver skilling plans, executive‑ready materials, and readiness updates.
- Collaborate with PDMs/SPDMs to support designations, specializations, and readiness needs.
- Maintain a structured ROB across Japan and ROW time zones.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for skilling inquiries.
- Partner with global and Japan‑based stakeholders, including Alliance leadership.
- Support large, high‑visibility skilling motions and 5,000+ attendee events.
- Oversee planning and execution of private, surge, and certification events globally.
- Coordinate with DEPR/WWL delivery teams.
- Manage certification voucher processes, tracking, and KPI reporting.
- Manage partner‑specific skilling budgets and IO setup.
- Track spend, forecast utilization, and report budget status.
- Execute large, multi‑week, multi‑time‑zone surge events.
- Serve as liaison between global and Japan‑based stakeholders for event requirements.
- Lead Japanese localization of a 70+ page skilling playbook.
- Manage translation suppliers, SOWs, and POs.
- Ensure quality and alignment with Microsoft standards.
- Partner with EPS leadership to communicate course availability and develop materials.
- Respond to PDM inquiries and act as an escalation resource.
- Advise on localization priorities and Japan‑specific readiness needs.
- Act as a subject‑matter advisor for Japanese localization across skilling content teams.
Requirements
- Global skilling strategy & complex stakeholder management
- Large-scale, multi–time‑zone program & event management
- Japan market expertise and cultural fluency
- Budget ownership and financial oversight
- Executive communication, presentation, and cross‑functional coordination
- High‑volume prioritization, triage, and independent self‑management
- Risk, dependency, and milestone management across regions
- Partner engagement and relationship building with global & regional stakeholders
- KPI tracking, data interpretation, and reporting proficiency (Excel, Power BI)
- Operational excellence in complex, matrixed environments; strong ownership mindset
Benefits
- Extensive collaboration across all key time zones in the world
- Regular off-hours availability to support Japan-based initiatives
- High-stakes, time-sensitive deliverables tied to executive and partner commitments
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