Principal Technical Program Manager, Manager

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Redmond, WA +1 · Technical Program Management

This role is for a Principal Technical Program Manager, Manager within Microsoft's Cloud & AI organization, focusing on leading global-scale security initiatives for cloud services. The role involves defining strategy, aligning roadmaps, and delivering secure solutions across Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, ensuring resilience and compliance. It requires managing cross-functional teams and programs to improve the overall security posture of Microsoft's cloud services.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead a team that oversees strategic programs to improve security posture for the Microsoft cloud.
  2. Define program vision, strategy, and execution plans in collaboration with security, services, engineering, and compliance teams.
  3. Own the delivery of complex, cross-team initiatives that span multiple division.
  4. Track and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of program milestones.
  5. Build and manage program-level dashboards and KPIs, ensuring leadership visibility and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years people management experience.
  • 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 15+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years people management experience.
  • 10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

What the JD emphasized

  • security screening requirements