Erik Reker

About Erik Reker

As a trusted leader with over 15 years of experience in business operations and program management at Microsoft, I specialize in building high-performing teams, fostering career growth, optimizing scalable processes, and driving cross-team collaboration to deliver measurable results. I focus on exceptional user experiences that delight customers and partners, leveraging data insights and diversity principles to achieve these goals.My Leadership Philosophy- Servant Leadership grounded in trust, transparency, and humility- Fostering team consensus, morale, and work-life balanceMy Core Beliefs- Accountability, integrity, and respect are non-negotiable- Excellence over mediocrity: Deliver fewer but higher-impact results- Rolling up sleeves to remove ambiguity and achieve success togetherMy Focus Areas- Business operations (people, processes, tools, and solutions)- Defining success and achieving measurable impact- Empowering diversity and inclusion- Advocating for exceptional user experiences through people diversity and data insightsOutside of Microsoft, I contribute to Seattle Humane, helping pets find loving homes. I enjoy exploring diverse cultures, countries, and ecosystems and spending time outdoors skiing, hiking, and camping with family and friends. I co-lead CXP GLEAM, one of Microsoft’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups, and I’m passionate about allyship and responsible environmental stewardship.

Experience

1. Principal Program Manager

   Microsoft

   Dec 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Skills

• Risk Management
• Fraud
• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Liability
• Analytics
• Data Analysis
• Investigation
• Cross Team Collaboration
• Presentation and Reporting
• Claim
• Business Process Improvement
• Insurance
• Strategy