Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Leadership, Execution Ownership, Cross-Functional Influence, Technical Excellence, Risk Management, Communication, Visibility, Data-Informed Decision-Making, AI/ML Systems, Real-Time Infrastructure, Technical Program Management, Data Analysis, Product Development, Metrics Monitoring, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Program Leadership & Execution Ownership: Lead complex technical programs across ad delivery, AI/ML systems, or real-time infrastructure. - Define execution strategy and milestones; drive accountability across teams and track progress to deliver on commitments. Cross-Functional Influence: Partner with PMs, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to align technical direction with business goals. - Translate vision into executable plans, proactively resolving ambiguity and fostering collaboration across orgs. Technical Excellence & Risk Management: Review system designs, ensure adherence to performance and reliability standards, and manage technical dependencies. - Identify risks early (tech debt, integration issues, capacity limits) and drive mitigation plans across stakeholders. Communication & Visibility: Provide program updates and risks to leadership, translating complex issues into actionable, business-aligned narratives. - Establish clear visibility into progress, priorities, and KPIs, ensuring LT and partner teams are informed and aligned. Data-Informed Decision-Making: Define and monitor key metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, availability, quality scores) to guide program priorities and evaluate success. - Partner with telemetry and analytics teams to surface insights that improve product and platform performance. Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development 4+ years of leading cross-functional, high-ambiguity programs in tech organizations and delivering ML-powered or real-time systems at scale. 3+ years of experience driving technical programs in ML/AI, search, knowledge graph, and/or information retrieval. Bachelor's AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 8+ years of leading cross-functional, high-ambiguity programs in tech organizations. Hands-on experience reviewing technical designs, specs, or systems diagrams. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and communicate across technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical programs and define execution strategies while driving accountability across teams. Provide program updates and ensure alignment with business goals through effective communication and collaboration.