Microsoft
Principal Technical Program Manager
$143K–$331K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in the listed fields; equivalent experience accepted. Preferred: 3+ years managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads strategic, cross-company technical programs, shaping decisions and operating models to advance Microsoft’s long-term technology priorities.
What you'll do
- Turn emerging opportunities and executive direction into measurable programs, aligning engineering, research, product, and business teams.
- Develop data-driven recommendations, roadmaps, investment decisions, and executive communications with senior leaders.
- Build execution mechanisms and manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment across complex programs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Pay
USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year (base salary); USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year (base salary); USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year (base salary); USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Supports high-priority company-wide AI initiatives and Microsoft’s technical strategy for the use of OpenAI technology; translates emerging technologies into business and product opportunities.
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