IT Microsoft Product Expert

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work \u2013 we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

The Microsoft Product Expert will focus on the strategic development, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft products and solutions within the organization. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in Microsoft technologies who is also passionate about development, platform enhancement, and the responsible use of AI capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem. The position requires close collaboration with development teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, performance optimization, and responsible adoption of both traditional and AI-driven Microsoft solutions.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead and drive the adoption and development of Microsoft products, including Office 365, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring they are fully integrated into the organization's workflows and IT ecosystem.
• AI Governance & Responsible Use: Establish and maintain guidelines for responsible AI usage across Microsoft platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, data privacy standards, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate AI features for ethical considerations including security, fairness, transparency, and proper data handling.
• Solution Architecture: Design and implement scalable, efficient solutions using Microsoft technologies and AI-enhanced services. Ensure these solutions meet business needs while improving system performance, user experience, and the safe use of AI-driven features.
• Customization & Automation: Develop custom solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, AI Builder, and other Microsoft tools to automate business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support responsible and secure AI adoption.
• Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with development teams, business units, and technical stakeholders to optimize the use of Microsoft solutions and AI capabilities. Provide training and ongoing support to ensure users understand how to leverage these tools effectively and responsibly.
• Integration: Ensure smooth integration between Microsoft products, AI services, and other enterprise systems. Focus on secure data flow, compliance, governance, and the ethical use of AI throughout interconnected platforms.
• Innovation: Continuously evaluate and introduce new Microsoft tools, AI features, and platform enhancements to improve productivity, collaboration, and responsible innovation across the organization.
• AI Performance Monitoring & Risk Management: Monitor performance, usage analytics, and outcomes of AI-driven tools. Assess risks, identify potential biases or unexpected behaviors, and implement safeguards or improvements based on data and user feedback.
• Product Roadmap: Work with stakeholders to define the Microsoft product and AI capability roadmap. Align solutions with business goals while anticipating future growth, compliance requirements, and emerging technology trends.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor the performance of Microsoft products, including usage analytics, and propose improvements based on feedback and usage patterns.
• Documentation & Training: Develop detailed product documentation, AI usage guidelines, best-practice resources, and user manuals. Conduct training sessions to ensure widespread adoption and responsible use of Microsoft and AI-powered tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience working with Microsoft products and technologies, with a focus on product development, customization and exposure to AI-driven capabilities.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, and Azure AI Services.
• Development Skills: At least 3 years of experience with software development, scripting, and automation using Microsoft technologies (e.g., PowerApps, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and identify solutions to enhance product performance, AI reliability, and overall usability.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and priorities.
• AI Awareness: Understanding of responsible AI principles, data privacy considerations, ethical standards, and governance best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in developing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft products and solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience developing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft and AI-enhanced solutions in enterprise environments.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Power Platform certifications, or other relevant Microsoft/AI credentials.
• Solution Architecture: Proven experience designing scalable and efficient Microsoft-based solutions, including AI workloads.
• Advanced Development Skills: Strong knowledge of advanced scripting and development within Microsoft ecosystems (e.g., PowerShell, .NET, C#, Azure services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services).
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud-based technologies and services, including Azure and Microsoft cloud AI offerings.
• Leadership: Experience leading product strategy or AI adoption initiatives and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Salary Range:

($140K - $170K DOE) plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.