Principal Technical PM Manager at Microsoft

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Program Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Risk Management, Strategic Execution, Product Leadership, Executive Communication, Data-Driven Decision Making, Success Metrics, Change Management, People Management, Program Vision, Stakeholder Management, Operational Excellence, Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Description

Responsibilities include driving continuous planning, defining customer and business value for top initiatives, and setting success criteria for deliverables. Product Leadership & Strategic Execution - Own and drive complex technical programs across the core phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, closure, and change management. While translating business and product vision into actionable plans, driving execution and accountability in partnership with engineering, product, UX, data science, and business teams. Strategic Leadership & Risk Management - Define program vision, strategy, and execution plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project and program risks, providing data-driven recommendations to stakeholders to manage dependencies and ensure timely delivery of program milestones. Cross Functional Collaboration - across areas to gather and prioritize requirements, scope engagements, and align resources with commitments. Partner and influence engineering, product, UX, data science, and business teams to deliver complex technical solutions. Success Metrics & Implementation Leadership - Define and monitor key metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, quality scores, revenue impact) in partnership with cross-functional teams to guide program priorities and evaluate success. Develop success criteria and build relationships to drive implementation across highly complex, cross-functional initiatives. Executive Communication & Reporting - Provide program updates and risks to leadership, translating complex issues into actionable, business-aligned narratives. Establish clear visibility into progress, priorities, and KPIs, ensuring Leadership Team and partner teams are informed and aligned to communicate effectively across technical and executive audiences. Operations Excellence - Influence partners across all stages of cycle planning to support development of workstreams, missions, and milestones to track towards goals. Acting as both a thought leader and hands-on practitioner to drive efficiency, scalability, and consistency across processes, capabilities, and services, ensuring operational excellence in program delivery Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management or product development 5+ years people management experience. 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Bachelor's Degree AND 15+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, or product development OR equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 6+ years people management experience. 3+ years of experience in proven experience in executive-level communication, including crafting clear, concise, and persuasive messaging for senior leadership and stakeholders. 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Responsibilities

Drive continuous planning and define customer and business value for top initiatives while managing complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program milestones and maintain operational excellence.