Principal Technical Program Manager

<b>Overview</b><br><p>We are looking to hire a <strong>Principal Technical Program Manager</strong> to join Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). CO+I is the organization behind one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online products and services as well as enabling Microsoft's "Cloud First" mission. Our team is focused on smart growth, operational efficiency, and delivering a trusted, world‑class experience to customers and partners globally. We are looking for passionate, high‑energy technical program management professionals to help us achieve that mission.</p><p>If you want to have a fundamental impact on how Microsoft's cloud is deployed and operated worldwide, be part of one of the most strategically critical teams at Microsoft, and bring strong technical and business acumen, leadership, creativity, and out‑of‑the‑box thinking, this role is for you.</p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><p> </p><ul><li>Collaboration: Strengthens inter-org relationships within CO+I and with key stakeholders, promoting a unified approach to region expansion that embodies our One Microsoft ethos </li><li>Critical Thinking: Analyzes and asks insightful questions across the multiple teams that have inputs into capacity, understanding both internal and external growth assumptions and challenge assumptions/inputs that don’t align </li><li>Process Enhancement: Utilizes insights from engagements and root cause analyses to refine and automate processes, ensuring adherence to our high standards and driving ongoing enhancements </li><li>Long-Term Planning: Champions long-term regional health initiatives through application of principles, focusing on sustained customer success, and operational excellence </li><li>Stakeholder Management: Aligns internal and external stakeholders with region strategies through clear and actionable next steps </li></ul><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>OR equivalent experience. </li></ul></li><li><div>3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.</div></li></ul><div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Background Check Requirements: </strong></span></div><div><p>Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: </p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Microsoft Cloud Background Check:</strong> This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul></div><p style="list-style-type: none;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ year’s experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p>OR Master's Degree in a related field Business, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 6+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience </p></li></ul></li><li>4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.</li><li>1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).</li><li>1+ year(s) technical product/service/project, software development or software engineering experience </li><li>1+ year(s) experience working with cross-team stakeholders in a matrixed organization </li></ul></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><p> </p><p> </p> <br><br><p>Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. </p><p></p> <p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br><a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>