Technical Program Manager at Microsoft

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Research Execution, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, AI/ML Research, Software Engineering, Data-Driven Decision Making, Technical Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategy Development, Project Management, Experimentation Workflows, Responsible AI Practices, High Velocity Settings, Technology Roadmaps, Milestone Planning

Industry

Software Development

Description

Established two decades ago, the lab has been at the forefront of computer science research in India and has been home to world class talent and projects. As a Technical Program Manager at MSR India, you will: Drive Program Management: Build technology roadmaps, and milestone plans with clear OKRs; manage dependencies and unblock execution across teams for research projects. Contribute to Research & Execution: Contribute to strategy and end-to-end execution for disruptive research initiatives, ensuring robust pipelines, high quality deliverables, and timely milestones. Collaborate closely with Technical Team: Work hands-on with researchers and engineers in a boundaryless manner, actively contributing to the design, development, experimentation, and deployment of cutting-edge solutions across the lab's projects. Steer Stakeholder Relationships: Manage relationships across diverse stakeholders - including internal teams, academia, NGOs, government agencies, and volunteer communities to amplify engagement and impact. Bachelors, in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent disciplines. 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in product development. 2+ years managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Experience using data to drive prioritization and measure progress. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior executives and customers. Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent disciplines. Experience in AI/ML research environments or research-to-product tech transfer. Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, high velocity settings and shape strategy for emerging technologies. Familiarity with Responsible AI practices and experimentation workflows. Hands-on technical skills in AI/ML, software engineering, or related domains are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

As a Technical Program Manager, you will drive program management by building technology roadmaps and managing dependencies across teams. You will also contribute to research initiatives and collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.