Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Program Management, Data Analysis, Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Execution, Risk Management, Metrics Monitoring, Advertising Systems, Monetization KPIs, Technical Design Review, Stakeholder Management, Program Updates, Change Management, Execution Planning, Dependency Management, Business Alignment

Industry

Software Development

Description

Own and drive complex technical programs across the core phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, closure, and change management Translate business and product vision into actionable plans, driving execution and accountability in partnership with engineering, product, UX, data science, and business teams Lead agile execution across sprints, backlogs, and milestones with a result-oriented style in a global, distributed teams setting 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 Manage dependencies and ensure timely delivery of program milestones 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 Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 4+ years of experience in advertising / monetization space in a technical capacity. 4+ years of experience in advertising/monetization system design / algorithms / modeling. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Experience with ad serving, programmatic auctions, or ranking systems with solid business understanding of monetization KPIs (CTR, ROI, spend efficiency, quality scores) and familiarity with privacy, compliance, and responsible AI in consumer-scale products. Hands-on experience reviewing technical designs, specs, or systems diagrams. Collaborate 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 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

Responsibilities

Own and drive complex technical programs across all phases, ensuring timely delivery and accountability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product vision into actionable plans.