Project Manager (contract)

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 This position offers an opportunity to serve as a critical bridge between technical teams and business operations, ensuring seamless adoption and support of self‑serve capabilities. The successful candidate will coordinate readiness initiatives for new technical capabilities, manage user acceptance testing processes, and provide essential troubleshooting support while maintaining comprehensive documentation. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of process, tooling, and operations, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and support teams to keep adoption efforts unblocked and ensure documentation accurately reflects real‑world usage. The position demands a detail‑oriented professional who can effectively manage technical dependencies, track release impacts, and coordinate handoffs between multiple tools and teams while supporting ongoing readiness as capabilities evolve. Job Responsibilities Coordinate readiness activities for new capabilities, including prerequisites, access requirements, and workflow changes Track technical dependencies, release impacts, and handoffs between tools and teams Develop and maintain user acceptance testing plans, test scripts, and success criteria Coordinate testers, manage defect intake, and track issues through resolution Serve as first‑line triage for technical issues by reproducing problems, collecting evidence, and routing to appropriate owners Track issues to closure and identify recurring patterns or root causes Maintain comprehensive documentation including how‑to guides, known issues, and scope scenarios Translate release notes into practical guidance for stakeholders Support the establishment of durable support mechanisms such as FAQs, knowledge management hub updates, and office hours intake Prepare and present cost‑benefit analyses to stakeholders Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are utilized Manage project resources, timelines, and scope throughout the project lifecycle Requirements 2-4 years of technical project management experience supporting tooling or platform rollouts Hands‑on experience working directly with engineering teams and business leads Demonstrated involvement in user acceptance testing planning, defect tracking, and release coordination Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in multi‑platform systems environments Exposure to dobe Experience Manager, Adobe Workfront, Marketo, or email delivery systems such as ACS is highly desired Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field PMP or PMI certification preferred Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft M365 suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel Strong experience with Azure DevOps and Loop Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilitiesStrong documentation and technical writing capabilities Excellent communication skills for partnering with engineering teams and business leads Ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and work effectively with partners at different levels Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in exercising judgment within changing environments Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting capabilities Ability to manage competing priorities effectively Additional Details Location: Redmond, WA Duration: 2 months Pay Range: $47.50 - $54 per hour Weekly Schedule: 40 hours Job Status: Non‑Exempt Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration. This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits Medical, dental & vision Hospital plans 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Company paid short and long‑term disability Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave) AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Microsoft