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At Microsoft, trust is the foundation of every business relationship. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team that programmatically helps Microsoft suppliers align with our values and meet rigorous standards for Privacy, Security, and Responsible AI. These standards address cybersecurity risk, regulatory obligations and data subject rights – reinforcing our commitment to the principle: “Microsoft runs on Trust”.

The Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) program is a corporate control that sets requirements for global suppliers and drives compliance with these standards. As Trust & Compliance Group Manager , you will lead a team focused on enabling innovative operations while ensuring high-quality compliance records that provide assurance to the company and support auditors during certifications, audits and regulatory inquiries. You will partner with business groups across the company to understand priorities, balancing business enablement and conveying Privacy, Security and Responsible AI policy positions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute compliance strategies, processes, and tools to anticipate emerging risks and drive scalability.
• Oversee compliance metrics, audit findings, and reporting for executive leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align compliance programs with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Provide requirements and strategic input for tools and systems that enable efficient, market-leading compliance programs.
• Define, test, and enhance controls to mitigate risks, identify failure points early, and implement innovative solutions.
• Lead the team to translate compliance standards and processes into a relatable form for teams, business groups, and corporate senior leaders.
• Model Microsoft leadership principles while coaching, developing, and empowering a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of compliance through education, communication, and proactive risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years’ experience in business, legal/regulatory, compliance, audit/consulting firm OR equivalent experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification OR an International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy Professional certification OR American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) qualified auditor is required.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management experience

Compliance M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10th, 2025.

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