Sr. Controls & Compliance Mgr

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Business Group Description: 

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an expert individual to lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance controls throughout the datacenter lifecycle (build, design, operate). As a Sr. Controls & Compliance Manager, your job will be to assist in the development of innovative and effective compliance controls that mitigate 3^rd party red-flags or risks, lead the implementation of those controls during each stage of the datacenter lifecycle, and monitor or audit those controls across CO+I operations, procurement, supply chain, and 3^rd parties.

The ideal candidate should understand the criticality of compliance to Microsoft's success and have experience designing and implementing various compliance controls across large and complex organizations. This individual should be organized, self-motivated, have a strong attention to detail, and robust communication skills to help build and execute initiatives that ensure compliance in a fast-paced and ambiguous organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor processes and controls to mitigate compliance risks (e.g. bribery and corruption, financial, human rights, privacy, etc.)
• Conduct periodic onsite assessments to ensure compliance with applicable controls, policies and regulations.
• Drive the completion of compliance controls.
• Gain stakeholder alignment through strong storytelling (influencing for impact).
• Develop clear, high-quality, well-documented processes that exceed industry benchmarks.
• Create, facilitate and deliver impactful trainings for 3^rd parties on controls and compliance obligations.
• Analyze 3^rd party due diligence reports and provide evaluation with appropriate risk mitigations.
• Act as a trusted advisor and compliance subject matter expert for the organization.
• Assess for continuous improvement and ensure effectiveness of controls for proactive risk management.
• Build strong relationships for effective collaboration with stakeholders across the company.

In addition, this position requires:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Ability to embrace ambiguity and changing business requirements.
• Ability to speak and present to leadership effectively.
• Ability to influence operations and engineering teams with control design and implementation.
• Ability to successfully collaborate, drive clarity, and ensure communication between stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in compliance, public accounting, audit, risk or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry (E/P/C).
• Experience building or managing Anti-Corruption / Anti-Bribery compliance programs or controls.
• Familiarity with the global anti-corruption laws (e.g. the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act (UKBA) etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience in the datacenter construction industry (E/P/C).
• Experience working in a large multinational environment.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.