Principal Risk Manager - CTJ - Poly

Principal Risk Manager

As a Principal Risk Manager, you will enable Microsoft Sovereign Cloud (MSC) senior leaders to operate with agility at scale at headquarters, on the road, and during complex customer / partner engagements by building, operating, and continuously improving a discreet, data-driven operations program. The role integrates operations management, customer / partner event coordination, and risk management into a cohesive operating model. You will exhibit :

• Leadership in Ambiguity + Steps into uncharted situations with senior government, defense, and intelligence counterparts, frames the problem quickly, sets decision guardrails, and moves cross-functional teams to action owning outcomes when the path isn't obvious.
• Decision Velocity at Scale + Builds mechanisms rhythm of business and pre-approved playbooks that compress decision making cycles during high-stakes engagements.
• Executive Presence & Rigor + Exudes clarity and calm under pressure; runs the program by metrics (on-time answers to critical questions, alert-to-action time, incident prevention).
• Conflict Resolution + The ability to manage conflict, disharmony, and strife among people and situations, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities :

Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications :

Risk Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 26, 2025. 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.