*Exp.: 5 yr* *Project manager / coordinator (must have Exp. with Microsoft tools)*
*Client – Microsoft * *Redmond ,WA* *6+ months with possibility of Extension* * Rate : $30/hr* J*ob Description – Ensure Alignment to Selected Title* Maintain, and manage program requirements, plans, timeline, issues, risks and challenges. Support Managers to drive a program or projects. Work closely with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners to identify business change and drive the consensus necessary to adopt a manageable change strategy. Manage programs and projects involving multiple parties/organizations with conflicting agendas and business priorities. Lead cross-organization project teams towards targeted and scheduled outcomes. Engage with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progress. Skills*: 1-2 years of program management or coordination experience, Bachelor's degree not required. Knowledge of Microsoft's* products/services/applications preferred. Must possess strong cross team/group/org collaboration skills; identify potential risks and bring those to the attention of the program manager and mitigate subsequent issues. The ideal candidate will have the ability to understand concepts and situations and pick up new processes/tools quickly. Must have excellent communication skills to all levels, experience working with external vendors, strong project management skills, strong leadership skills, and demonstrated experience managing programs with varying degree of complexity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Team Job Description Would you like the opportunity to provide operational support to a critical and dynamic research organization? Do you have the heart of a concierge with the eagle eye sharpness of an accountant? Do you enjoy helping others and contributing to a team atmosphere? Are you highly self-motivated, self-directed and hands-on, and possess excellent follow up skills? If you answered yes, then we have a great opportunity for you. Microsoft Outreach Redmond has a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to support the Microsoft Research External Funding Program and the Consulting Researcher Program. The position will help coordinate and execute the daily responsibilities for both programs. Execution of payments to academics and conferences as well as the set up and onboarding of Consulting Researchers on for the Microsoft Research Organization. The ideal candidate will be a team contributor, who works with high efficiency and provides proactive support. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adjust direction in response to shifting priorities. He or she must be able to respond to senior colleagues and external academic contacts in a professional and helpful manner, and have the ability to accommodate different working styles and prioritize their own work. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the org's External Funding Program; ensuring our sponsorships, scholarships and academic funding requests are processed in a timely fashion and tracked appropriately with attention to detail. · Daily managing and monitoring of the shared mailbox. · Review request to determine best way to proceed (Purchase Order, One-time payment or Procard) · Work with internal accounts payable department to troubleshoot any issues through to resolution. · Serve as the contact person for the internal and external payment contacts, providing frequent updates and clear communications for what is needed and what to expect. · Prepare necessary documentation or proof of payments, ship actual physical checks. · Consistently maintain accurate details in CRM Dynamics database. · Coordinate Consulting Researcher (CR) program for Microsoft Research Redmond • Maintain the CR Database daily • Maintain the CR Guide bi-weekly as updates occur • Monitor and check the Consulting Researcher mail box 2-3 times a day • Respond to initial request from host within 24 hours • Within 2 days of finalizing details with the host and consultant: · Route the contract through DocuSign · Authorize travel and connect consultant with travel options · Send hire template to RITE if consultant is not a US Citizen · Two weeks prior to start date, confirm the office, equipment, and access account are in order · Within 1 day of the CR’s arrival, have them complete the appropriate tax form and forward it to Prohelp or International Tax office as appropriate and file • Request the consultant submit their hours and receipts within 2 day after completing an assignment for short-term CR’s and 2 weeks prior to their end date for long-term CR’s · Also request these submissions 2 weeks prior to the end of each quarter • Process a batch of checks once every two weeks • Attend weekly check-ins with the CR Program Manager and quarterly meetings with the virtual CR Team • Provide monthly status reports to the CR Program Manager • Provide quarterly accrual reports to the CR Program Manager Qualifications and Experiences: · *3-5 years administrative or project coordination experience in fast-paced environment*. Ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of management; demonstrated ability to change direction in response to changing work situations. Must be proactive, able to deal with ambiguity, self-prioritize work resources, and juggle multiple tasks in a manner transparent to the team. Must have the ability to work independently to achieve results with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside of the group that involve contact at all levels of management. Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to accommodate working styles and perspectives of diverse individuals. Ability to be entrusted with the knowledge and handling of confidential information. Should be detail oriented and extremely organized. Extensive knowledge of and proficiency with MS products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and web based database tools. • Ability to clearly communicate status of pending requests • Ad hoc reporting for program manager or those hosting • *Ability to navigate Windows 10 and experience with internal tools and resources highly desired/recommended: My Order, Prohelp, Payment Request Program, MS Accounts, MS Invoice, mailing, working with Cost Centers and Internal Order Numbers* • Strong customer service skills and an ability to clearly communicate the status of pending requests; requests additional tasks to support the program managers when bandwidth allows • Experience with file management or organization a plus · This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment. Candidate Requirements · Years of experience required · Degrees or certifications required · Disqualifiers · Best vs. average · Performance indicators *Microsoft Experience is Required: 3-5 years of experience with a full 18 months of access. But will look at resumes with someone with less experience* *Years of Experience: *3-5 years of administrative or project coordination experience. This is more of a *project support role* not a project management role. *Degrees or Certifications: *Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required. · Top 3 must-have hard skills · Level of experience with each · Stack-ranked by importance 1 Knowledge of Internal Tools - *My Order, Prohelp, Payment Request Program, MS Accounts, MS Invoice, mailing, working with Cost Centers and Internal Order Numbers* 2 Cross-Team functionality 3 Been on an assignment that was very hands-on, was resourceful, and initiated solutions Regards, Yogesh Technical Recruiter Email: yog...@droisys.com <dushyan...@droisys.com> | www.droisys.com *Nine-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree *2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,2015,2016 <http://www.inc.com/profile/droisys> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SAP BASIS" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to sap-basis+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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