Third Party Vetting Operations (VetOps), within Microsoft’s Fraud and Vetting Operations team (FVO), ensures Microsoft engages only with trusted third parties by combining scalable automation with human decisioning.
We are seeking a Process Program Manager to lead end-to-end operational programs across vetting services, driving process standardization, support excellence, and continuous improvement at scale. This role requires cross-functional leadership, systems thinking, and data-driven execution across support, engineering, analytics, and compliance teams.
As a Process Program Manager, you will own and drive complex, cross-functional vetting programs that improve the end-to-end operational system across VetOps.
You will be accountable for run-the-business performance, support and escalation frameworks, process governance, and continuous improvement, ensuring consistent, scalable, and high-quality execution across multiple service lines.
This role operates with broad organizational impact, influencing outcomes across vetting compliance controls, and vendor operations, and is expected to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
Responsibilities
Program Ownership & Operational Excellence
Own end-to-end operational programs spanning multiple workflows and services
Lead the Rhythm of Business (ROB), ensuring predictable delivery across throughput, quality, backlog, and SLAs
Drive capacity planning, prioritization, and execution alignment across teams
Support & Escalation Program Management
Define and lead scalable support and escalation frameworks aligned to CSS/GetHelp
Act as DRI for complex, high-impact escalations, ensuring resolution and stakeholder alignment
Standardize intake, workflow orchestration, and communication models to improve speed and transparency
Process Design, Governance & Compliance
Design and implement repeatable, scalable process frameworks and controls
Ensure consistency, compliance, and audit readiness across services
Drive adoption of standardized playbooks and operating models
Insights, Metrics & Business Impact
Define and own program success metrics and operational KPIs
Deliver regular business insights and executive reporting with clear actions
Use data to identify systemic issues and drive measurable improvements
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that simplify and scale operations
Partner with engineering to enable automation and AI-driven workflows
Drive pilot programs through to scaled implementation, delivering quantifiable impact
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
Influence outcomes across support, engineering, analytics, compliance, and partner teams
Serve as a process and operations subject matter expert in leadership forums
Align stakeholders on priorities, risks, and execution plans to deliver results
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Business Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is € 68,400.00 - € 102,600.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/ireland-corporate-pay.html
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.
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