Principal Technical Program Manager
@ Microsoft

Redmond, WA
$274,800
On Site
Full Time
Posted 11 hours ago

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Overview

Azure Core is at the forefront of innovation for Microsoft’s Cloud and Artificial Intelligence mission. The Principal Technical Program Manager will design developer tools and platforms to accelerate Azure Cloud expansion and support the future scale of Microsoft Cloud’s hardware fleet lifecycle. This role is central to Microsoft’s success by driving cross-functional teams and ensuring a measurable impact on Azure’s business and customer trust.

Responsibilities

  • Secure executive support for key company-wide initiatives.
  • Provide strategic guidance to cross-divisional teams with software and hardware engineering.
  • Oversee teams in risk identification, data-based mitigation and governance programs.
  • Drive continuous improvements and validate use cases with performance metrics.
  • Champion the adoption of generative AI tools in planning and product management.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, combined with 3+ years managing cross-functional projects and 1+ years of people management experience. Extensive experience with developer and orchestration platforms and large-scale distributed systems is needed.

Preferred: Advanced experience (12+ years total) including managing cross-functional teams, people management (4+ years) and working with graph databases and developer languages in cloud environments.

Additional Information

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusion and innovation. Applicants may be subject to security screenings, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Key skills/competency

  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Technical Program Management
  • Distributed Systems
  • Developer Tools
  • Generative AI
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Microsoft culture: Understand mission, values, and recent initiatives.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize technical program management experience.
  • Highlight cloud expertise: Showcase work in distributed systems and AI.
  • Prepare for behavioral interviews: Demonstrate cross-functional leadership skills.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review distributed systems design principles.
Study Azure Cloud services documentation.
Practice system scalability case studies.
Prepare technical risk management examples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe cross-functional teamwork experiences.
Explain handling high-stakes project risks.
Provide leadership examples in past roles.
Discuss conflict resolution strategies.

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