Senior Technical Program Manager

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  • Date posted

    September 23, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Redmond

  • Salary

    USD119,800 - USD234,700 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Experience

    4+ Years

Description

Microsoft Corporation is actively seeking an exceptional professional to join our organization as a Senior Technical Program Manager within the Technical Program Management division. Positioned at the core of Microsoft’s technological innovation, this role offers direct involvement in mission-critical engineering initiatives, planetary-scale cloud services, and next-generation product architectures.

Role Overview & Strategic Impact

As a Senior Technical Program Manager based in Redmond, Washington, United States, you will play an integral role in architecting, engineering, and delivering transformative technology solutions. Operating within Microsoft’s Technical Program Management practice, your efforts will directly shape the scalability, performance, and security of software systems and platforms trusted by billions of users worldwide.

Microsoft’s enduring mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Team members thrive within an inclusive culture grounded in a growth mindset, cross-team empathy, and uncompromising customer focus. In this position, you will collaborate with industry-leading engineers, researchers, and product leaders to solve complex technical problems at unprecedented scale.

Technical Domain: Enterprise Platforms, Dynamics 365 & Copilot Workflows

Microsoft’s Enterprise product teams develop business-critical SaaS solutions that transform how global organizations engage customers, streamline operational supply chains, and empower workforces. Leading platforms such as Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Copilot Studio integrate conversational intelligence, automated workflow orchestration, and enterprise compliance. Leaders in this discipline align product roadmaps with customer telemetry, driving high-impact software experiences that solve complex enterprise challenges.

Professionals in this specialization combine strong computer science fundamentals with practical, real-world systems engineering. Whether delivering distributed microservices, designing custom silicon interconnects, managing physical datacenter infrastructure, or scaling AI-powered customer workflows, you will operate within a mature engineering ecosystem supported by Microsoft’s global technical community.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

In this capacity, your daily priorities and core technical contributions will center on the following key operational deliverables:

  • Drive Program Execution: Lead comprehensive program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives. Oversee all phases, including concept development, engineering design, prototyping, validation, operational scaling, and ongoing delivery. Collaborate closely with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure successful outcomes for each project.
  • Strategic Planning & Roadmapping : Work with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to develop and maintain a clear roadmap for hardware platform advancement. Align technical milestones, allocate resources, manage schedules, and address risks to support Microsoft Quantum’s overarching long-term goals.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and alignment among teams specializing in quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations. Ensure that integrated efforts result in reliable and scalable hardware solutions.
  • Supplier & Partner Engagement : Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners. Foster cross-company collaboration, establish clear requirements, and ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards for quality, safety, and data security.
  • Risk Management : Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution. Apply continuous improvement strategies and adjust programs in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends.
  • Agile Delivery : Oversee Agile program processes and ceremonies, promote transparency by conducting regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely achievement of critical deliverables.
  • Customer Focus : Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers—including researchers, manufacturing partners, and Azure Quantum platform teams—to guide improvements in hardware and processes.
  • Maintain rigorous code quality, comprehensive automated test coverage, and security compliance throughout all phases of software delivery.
  • Participate actively in technical design reviews, operational post-mortems, and architectural discussions across global engineering cohorts.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Senior Technical Program Manager position are evaluated based on their practical experience, technical depth, and demonstrated track record of problem-solving:

  • Professional Background: Minimum of 4 years (48 months) of verified experience directly relevant to technical program management or related technical specializations.
  • Bachelor’s Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional, multi-year deep-technology hardware programs or product portfolios from concept through system integration and delivery, including first-of-a-kind technologies such as board bring-up, quantum systems, ASICs, advanced chip packaging, fabrication, cryoelectronics, or high-reliability hardware.
  • Technical Competence: Demonstrated mastery of programming environments, distributed systems, modern cloud infrastructure, or specialized analytical methodologies relevant to the domain.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an established ability to articulate complex technical architectures clearly to engineering peers and executive stakeholders.
  • Culture & Values: Demonstrated alignment with Microsoft’s core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, alongside a proactive dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment, Workplace Schedule & Location Structure

This position is designated with an official location in Redmond, Washington, United States. Work arrangements for this role are structured as Onsite Model with Hybrid Work Flexibility (Redmond, Washington). Microsoft provides modern, accessible work environments equipped with state-of-the-art developer tooling, ergonomic facilities, and collaborative hybrid infrastructure.

Compensation, Total Rewards & Comprehensive Benefits

Microsoft offers a comprehensive, highly competitive total rewards framework designed to support employees’ personal, professional, and financial well-being:

  • Legally Disclosed Base Salary Range: USD $119,800 – USD $234,700 per annum across typical US geographic zones (regional geographic differentials apply for high-cost zones such as the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas).
  • Incentive & Equity Rewards: Eligibility for annual performance-based cash bonuses and Microsoft restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support programs and wellness reimbursements.
  • Retirement & Financial Security: Robust 401(k) / national retirement savings plans with generous company matching contributions, alongside financial planning resources.
  • Time Off & Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off, comprehensive parental leave programs, public holiday allowances, and caregiver leave support.
  • Growth & Learning: Unlimited access to Microsoft Learn, internal technical conferences, tuition assistance, and structured career mobility pathways across worldwide business units.

Application Process & Requisition Reference

This position is actively open and monitored by Microsoft Talent Acquisition. In alignment with corporate hiring policies, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no rigid pre-determined closing deadline until a qualified candidate is formally selected (Open Until Filled).

To submit your application, select the Apply Now button on this listing to navigate directly to the official Microsoft Careers requisition portal. When submitting your candidacy, reference Requisition ID 200057136. Ensure your resume and supporting documentation highlight your relevant technical deliverables, system achievements, and professional qualifications.

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