Es ist durchaus bekannt, dass Microsoft versucht, Microsoft Office auf so vielen Plattforem wie möglich als Standard zu etablieren. So ist es bereits für Windows, Mac OS X und Windows Phone verfügbar. Nun gibt es Hinweise darauf, dass Microsoft Office auf das iPad portieren möchte. Den Hinweis darauf liefert eine Stellenausschreibung bei Microsoft für die Macintosh Business Unit, kurz MacBU.
In der Stellenausschreibung heißt es, man suche zwei neue Mitglieder für das Program-Management-Teams, das einer kommenden Version für eine Apple Plattform arbeitet. Die Stellenbeschreibung lautet wie folgt:
Program Manager II – Mac Business Unit – Mountain View, CA (711050) JobApply now »
Date: Aug 2, 2010Location: Mountain View, CA, US
Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management
Location: United States, CA, Mountain View
Job ID: 711050 13717
Product: Mac Office
Division: Entertainment & Devices DivisionThe Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) is looking for a talented and passionate Program Manager to join our Mountain View, California based team working on the Office for Mac suite. MacBU is a mid-sized, independent team with a tradition of producing top-notch productivity software through a culture of innovation, creativity, and fun.
As a member of the Program Management team, you will be using your passion and understanding of both consumer and enterprise productivity user scenarios to deliver on complete, end to end, innovative scenarios for upcoming versions of Office for Apple platforms. You’ll work across a variety of disciplines and teams to drive features into the products-a typical day may include working through a feature’s architecture with a developer, a conference call with the a Windows Office PM to coordinate feature efforts, a stop by the usability lab to check in on your feature’s current design, and updating one of your functional specifications. The MacBU is an agile, dynamic team and a program manager within MacBU has the opportunity to make a significant impact on every aspect of the product lifecycle.
Candidates should have 2 or more years of Program or Product Management experience, 5 or more years industry experience, and have recently shipped at least one consumer-focused product. Strong skills at feature design and demonstrable customer empathy are required. Productivity experience is a strong plus as is experience with the Macintosh platform and a computer science degree. As the team is located in Redmond, WA and Mountain View, CA; some travel should be expected.
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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