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Chief Technology Officer

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Microsoft

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s/Doctorate, 6+ years in diverse fields, a security certification, and 5+ years managing cross-functional teams.
  • You will advise leadership on tech trends, represent the company publicly, promote skills in emerging technologies, build networks, guide cloud & AI experiences, and lead Responsible AI initiatives.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in a related field.
  • 6+ years working across multiple disciplines/domains (e.g., security technology, legal/privacy)*
  • Certification related to security (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional)*
  • 5+ years people/project management experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the German Leadership Team (GLT) and external leadership teams and discuss the technology landscape of the country as a technical thought leader. Advises and influences the GLT on industry and technology trends.
  • Act as a spokesperson for Microsoft to build and maintain public relations. Gives speeches or addresses media coverage on technologies or security and privacy domains and their impact and share best practices with National Technology Officers (NTOs) in other countries.
  • Promote the demand for skills on new or upcoming technologies to ensure internal readiness, customer/partner skilling, and/or government elites. Identifies and leads advanced learning themes on identified thought leadership topics before programmatic internal material is available.
  • Identify, engage and build networks to collaborate on market research, content of programs, and stay current on novel technologies. May drive the engagement with Microsoft Research community.
  • Act as trusted advisor on how customers and partners experience leading edge cloud & AI technologies, like privacy, security, compliance, sovereignty and how to execute these risk management processes.
  • Lead the Responsible AI activities within Microsoft Germany.

FAQs

What is the primary mission of Microsoft that this role will contribute to?

The primary mission of Microsoft is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

What is the title of this position at Microsoft Germany?

The title of this position is National Technology Officer.

How much of the work can be done remotely?

The role allows for up to 50% remote work, but there is a strong requirement for external engagement and frequent on-site presence at Microsoft.

What are the main responsibilities of the National Technology Officer?

Responsibilities include partnering with leadership teams, serving as a spokesperson for Microsoft, promoting technology skills, engaging in market research, advising on cloud and AI technologies, and leading Responsible AI activities.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 6+ years of experience across multiple disciplines/domains, along with 5+ years of people/project management experience is required.

What type of educational background is preferred for this role?

A Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in a related field is preferred.

What certifications are necessary for this position?

A certification related to security, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), is necessary.

Will the National Technology Officer be involved in public relations activities?

Yes, the National Technology Officer will act as a spokesperson for Microsoft and engage in public relations, including giving speeches and addressing media coverage.

What skills will be promoted within this role?

Skills on new or upcoming technologies will be promoted to ensure internal readiness and customer/partner skilling.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without regard to various protected characteristics.

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Mission & Purpose

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