Project Manager (contract)
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Project Manager (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector GTM Strategy team is looking for a technical project manager to help manage the AI Hackathon in a Box Program. This program aims to empower local teams to run AI hackathons for public sector customers. The project manager will help create materials and will be responsible for managing each event and providing end-to-end support.
Job Responsibilities
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector GTM Strategy team is looking for a technical project manager to help manage the AI Hackathon in a Box Program. This program aims to empower local teams to run AI hackathons for public sector customers. The project manager will help create materials and will be responsible for managing each event and providing end-to-end support.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall management of the project timeline, budget, and deliverables for each hackathon event to ensure it meets the quality standards and expectations that have been established.
- Ability to assist in the management of all technical aspects of the hackathon such as working closely with local teams to setup environments, onboard participants, and orchestrate licensing.
- Coordinate with the local teams to plan and execute the AI hackathon events, including logistics, marketing, registration, and communication.
- Creation of workback plans, management of project timeline, and budget.
- Assist in the creation of hackathon agendas and, when applicable, coordinate with the Worldwide Public Sector team to deliver presentations and/or demos during the event.
- Assist in the creation of branded repeatable assets for Microsoft teams to leverage.
- Monitor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the hackathon events, and provide timely and effective solutions.
- Collect and analyze feedback from the hackathon participants, sponsors, and organizers, and use it to improve the AI Hackathon in a Box Program.
- Track and report the outcomes and impact of the AI hackathon events, and share best practices and lessons learned with the Worldwide Public Sector team and the local teams.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management, event management, or related field.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft cloud environment setup and management – For example experience in managing an Azure , M365, D365 subscription and tenants.
- At least 3 years of experience in managing and delivering complex development projects and / or events, preferably for the Microsoft Cloud directly or via a Microsoft Partner.
- Working knowledge and interest of Microsoft AI services and products and its applications in the public sector.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and can collaborate well with others and be a team player.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Willingness to work across different time zones and cultures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and Project.
- Location: Remote (EST preferred)
- Duration: 11 Months
- Pay Range: $60 - 68 per hour
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Mid-Senior level -
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Job function
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Industries
Software Development
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