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At Goldman Sachs, Workplace Engineering is at the forefront of driving our firm's adoption of cutting-edge technologies for productivity, communications and collaboration. As a Senior Technical Vice President, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction, architecture, and operational excellence of our Microsoft 365 platforms. Your vision and leadership will directly influence how our global workforce interacts, collaborates, and innovates, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions that underpin our business objectives and client engagement. You will lead a high-performing engineering organization, driving innovation in web, mobile, social, collaboration, and user experience, fundamentally changing the way we operate across the firm.
Role Summary
This role is a Microsoft 365 Engineer with a core focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot engineering, including platform readiness, extensibility, security, and enterprise-scale adoption. We are seeking a visionary and experienced technical leader to serve as our Senior Technical Vice President, overseeing the strategic planning, engineering, and governance of our enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This role demands a deep technical understanding of M365 services, coupled with exceptional leadership capabilities to guide global teams, define architectural standards, and drive the adoption of advanced features, including AI-powered capabilities like Copilot, the Teams suite, and the Power Platform. You will be instrumental in collaborating with senior product owners, architects, compliance, and risk teams to deliver transformative solutions that meet the stringent demands of a global financial institution, ensuring seamless integration across the broader Microsoft ecosystem including Windows 365.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term strategic vision and roadmap for all Microsoft 365 platforms and services, ensuring alignment with overall firm objectives, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of highly skilled engineers and technical managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide executive oversight for the design, architecture, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and seamless integration with existing firm-wide systems, including Windows 365 and the Power Platform.
- Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, security policies, and compliance standards for all Microsoft 365 services, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory mandates within a highly regulated financial services environment.
- Collaborate extensively with senior product owners, enterprise architects, engineering leads, compliance, risk, and business unit leaders to understand strategic requirements, manage expectations, and drive successful outcomes for critical initiatives.
- Drive the evaluation, pilot, and strategic adoption of new Microsoft 365 features, emerging technologies, and AI-powered capabilities (e.g., Copilot, Teams, Power Platform) to enhance productivity, collaboration, and user experience across the firm.
- Oversee the operational, performance, and incident management processes for Microsoft 365 environments, serving as a primary executive escalation point for critical issues and ensuring rapid resolution and root cause analysis.
Basic Qualifications
- 12-15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise-level IT, with at least 10 years specifically focused on Microsoft 365 platforms and services in a significant leadership capacity within a large, complex organization.
- Proven track record of successfully leading, managing, and developing large, geographically dispersed technical teams, including managers and individual contributors.
- Demonstrated ability to define, articulate, and execute complex technology strategies and roadmaps for critical enterprise collaboration platforms.
- Deep architectural and engineering understanding of the entire Microsoft 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, Intune, Purview, Windows 365, and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), as well as advanced security/compliance features.
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 solutions within stringent security, governance, and regulatory frameworks, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategic initiatives to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, capable of navigating highly complex technical, organizational, and business challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with large-scale Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments, Power Platform integrations, custom integrations, and advanced automation strategies for M365 management and operations.
- Strong understanding of broader cloud architecture principles (Azure, AWS, GCP) and experience managing hybrid cloud environments.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or similar.
- Prior experience in a senior technology leadership role within a global financial institution, with a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges and regulations.
- Proficiency in advanced PowerShell scripting, Azure Automation, and other automation frameworks for M365 management and operations.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Seattle, Washington, United States-based position is $150000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Vice President
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Seattle
JOB FUNCTION
Systems Engineering
DIVISION
Engineering Division
SALARY RANGE
USD 150,000 - 250,000
Your Impact
At Goldman Sachs, Workplace Engineering is at the forefront of driving our firm's adoption of cutting-edge technologies for productivity, communications and collaboration. As a Senior Technical Vice President, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction, architecture, and operational excellence of our Microsoft 365 platforms. Your vision and leadership will directly influence how our global workforce interacts, collaborates, and innovates, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions that underpin our business objectives and client engagement. You will lead a high-performing engineering organization, driving innovation in web, mobile, social, collaboration, and user experience, fundamentally changing the way we operate across the firm.
Role Summary
This role is a Microsoft 365 Engineer with a core focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot engineering, including platform readiness, extensibility, security, and enterprise-scale adoption. We are seeking a visionary and experienced technical leader to serve as our Senior Technical Vice President, overseeing the strategic planning, engineering, and governance of our enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This role demands a deep technical understanding of M365 services, coupled with exceptional leadership capabilities to guide global teams, define architectural standards, and drive the adoption of advanced features, including AI-powered capabilities like Copilot, the Teams suite, and the Power Platform. You will be instrumental in collaborating with senior product owners, architects, compliance, and risk teams to deliver transformative solutions that meet the stringent demands of a global financial institution, ensuring seamless integration across the broader Microsoft ecosystem including Windows 365.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term strategic vision and roadmap for all Microsoft 365 platforms and services, ensuring alignment with overall firm objectives, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of highly skilled engineers and technical managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide executive oversight for the design, architecture, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and seamless integration with existing firm-wide systems, including Windows 365 and the Power Platform.
- Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, security policies, and compliance standards for all Microsoft 365 services, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory mandates within a highly regulated financial services environment.
- Collaborate extensively with senior product owners, enterprise architects, engineering leads, compliance, risk, and business unit leaders to understand strategic requirements, manage expectations, and drive successful outcomes for critical initiatives.
- Drive the evaluation, pilot, and strategic adoption of new Microsoft 365 features, emerging technologies, and AI-powered capabilities (e.g., Copilot, Teams, Power Platform) to enhance productivity, collaboration, and user experience across the firm.
- Oversee the operational, performance, and incident management processes for Microsoft 365 environments, serving as a primary executive escalation point for critical issues and ensuring rapid resolution and root cause analysis.
Basic Qualifications
- 12-15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise-level IT, with at least 10 years specifically focused on Microsoft 365 platforms and services in a significant leadership capacity within a large, complex organization.
- Proven track record of successfully leading, managing, and developing large, geographically dispersed technical teams, including managers and individual contributors.
- Demonstrated ability to define, articulate, and execute complex technology strategies and roadmaps for critical enterprise collaboration platforms.
- Deep architectural and engineering understanding of the entire Microsoft 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, Intune, Purview, Windows 365, and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), as well as advanced security/compliance features.
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 solutions within stringent security, governance, and regulatory frameworks, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategic initiatives to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, capable of navigating highly complex technical, organizational, and business challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with large-scale Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments, Power Platform integrations, custom integrations, and advanced automation strategies for M365 management and operations.
- Strong understanding of broader cloud architecture principles (Azure, AWS, GCP) and experience managing hybrid cloud environments.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or similar.
- Prior experience in a senior technology leadership role within a global financial institution, with a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges and regulations.
- Proficiency in advanced PowerShell scripting, Azure Automation, and other automation frameworks for M365 management and operations.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Seattle, Washington, United States-based position is $150000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Vice President
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Seattle
JOB FUNCTION
Systems Engineering
DIVISION
Engineering Division
SALARY RANGE
USD 150,000 - 250,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Pilot
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
The E-3 requires your pilot role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Confirm your ATP certificate, bachelor's degree in aviation or aeronautical science, and any ICAO equivalency documentation are ready before approaching U.S. carriers.
Target Part 121 carriers with international hiring
Regional and major airlines operating under FAA Part 121 rules regularly sponsor foreign pilots. Focus on carriers actively recruiting internationally, since they already have HR infrastructure familiar with LCA filing and DOL wage obligations.
Convert your CASA licence before the visa interview
U.S. airlines will require an FAA ATP certificate before you start. The FAA accepts foreign pilot credentials under ICAO standards, but the validation process takes time. Start the conversion while your E-3 sponsorship is being arranged.
Clarify type rating requirements during offer negotiation
Some employers sponsor E-3 workers only after a specific aircraft type rating is confirmed. Nail down which aircraft you'll be rated on and whether the employer covers type rating training costs before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is particularly useful for pilot roles where prevailing wage determinations require careful occupational classification under DOL standards.
Plan your consulate appointment around type rating schedules
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates all process E-3 applications, but appointment availability varies. Book your interview slot as soon as the LCA is certified so training start dates and consulate timelines don't conflict.
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Find Pilot JobsPilot E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Pilot jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Filter by job title and visa type to surface airline and aviation employers who are set up to sponsor E-3 workers. Many carriers don't advertise E-3 sponsorship explicitly, so targeting employers with prior international hiring history is the most practical approach.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Pilot role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is classified and what credentials the employer requires. Airline transport pilot positions that mandate a bachelor's degree or higher in aviation, aeronautical science, or aerospace engineering typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where a degree is listed as preferred rather than required can be harder to qualify. Your employer's job description and the DOL's LCA filing must reflect the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian pilots?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no lottery and no annual cap, so approval is not subject to random selection the way H-1B is. Pilots who qualify can receive E-3 status within weeks of a consulate appointment rather than waiting for an annual lottery cycle. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a highly competitive registration process, making the E-3 a structurally more reliable path for Australians who meet the specialty occupation standard.
Can I change airlines while on an E-3 pilot visa?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with each new employer. Your new airline must file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before or shortly after starting with them. You can't port E-3 status the way an H-1B holder can use AC21 portability. Time your transition carefully to avoid a gap in authorized employment status.
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