Microsoft
Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Enginering Operations
$143K–$304K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in a listed field, or equivalent experience; 3+ years managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Preferred: 3+ years in management consulting.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience. Preferred: MBA or minor in economics, finance, operations, or supply chain.
About the job
Leads Microsoft Quantum’s planning, engineering operations, budget management, and supply-chain risk work to support delivery of its technical roadmap.
What you'll do
- Analyze resource and equipment investments, manage budgets and planning cycles, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Translate operational and financial data into recommendations; develop dashboards and a three-year strategic plan.
- Monitor and communicate supply-chain risks and coordinate mitigation plans and other business-rhythm activities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of 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.
- Meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export-control eligibility verification.
- Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of management consulting experience, preferably focused on supply chain.
- MBA or minor in economics, finance, operations, or supply chain.
Pay
USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year (base salary); USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools; no specific AI development responsibilities are stated.
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