New 
Director, Transmission Technologies, North Americas
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remote work
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. The CO+I CTO Office is looking for a Director, U.S. Transmission Technologies. The Director, Transmission Technologies, North Americas will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the organization on emerging technology readiness and innovative solutions in the United States. This individual will be expected to be knowledgeable in developing transmission strategies for the United States market in line with Microsoft's business objectives and goals. They will also be expected to collaborate with industry and other partners as needed to develop innovative solutions. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.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.
ResponsibilitiesThe Director, Transmission Technologies, North Americas will: maintain deep expertise in industry trends and participate in the development of new knowledge and insights. develop and share insights on innovative solutions for supporting energy infrastructure solutions. develop a strategic vision for driving innovation and accelerating adoption of new technologies. understand supply chains, logistics, and risk mitigation for transmission technology solutions in the United States be well connected across infrastructure and transmission technology companies and energy industry. Develop a technical roadmap for emerging technologies for the United States, including understanding technology readiness for deployment and resulting priorities as well as the necessary next steps for implementing key portions of the roadmap's strategy. Identify opportunities and gaps in the deployment of technologies, including developing pathways to realize opportunities and address gaps. Act as a subject matter expert in orchestrating and integrating efforts for the development and implementation of emerging technologies. Provide expertise to help teams partner with others to collect technology performance requirements and metrics. Educate and advocate for technologies to internal partners. Embody our culture and values. | |