Principal Risk Manager - CTJ - Poly
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewAs 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 & RigorExudes clarity and calm under pressure; runs the program by metrics (on-time answers to critical questions, alert-to-action time, incident prevention). Conflict ResolutionThe 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.
ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Governance Design and run the executive operations program: policies, SOPs, and risk governance.Establish a risk mitigation playbook (planning, pre briefings, risk assessments, and post debriefings).Operations Planning and ExecutionFor hosted engagements, coordinate with visiting customer / partner teams, and leverage the company's internal resources where feasible; when capacity, scope, or skill gaps exist, source and manage external support in line with executive standards.Maintain discreet, high-trust access to relevant business context to tailor engagement plans to business objectives.Asset Assessment, Risk Modeling, and Gap ClosureMap current company assets and services and document to cover requirements.Develop operational models for engagements.Rank-order risk mitigations by impact / feasibility; brief executive team on options and own execution of the agreed plan.Vendor Strategy & Contract LeadershipIdentify where specialized capabilities are needed.Run the full vendor life cycle (requirements, market scan, due diligence, SOW / KPIs, onboarding, and performance management; integrate outputs into the operating plan.Embody our culture and values. | |