The Principal Technical Program Manager role at Microsoft Business Operations focuses on delivering a cross-division technical solution that enhances product launch processes. This position requires driving alignment among various stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and business teams. The successful candidate will shape strategy, manage risks, and ensure high-quality outcomes through data-driven decision-making. This role embodies Microsoft's mission to empower individuals and organizations, fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years 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.
• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code.
• Experience leading large-scale, end-to-end technical programs that span multiple product groups.
• Technical depth in modern cloud services, platform architecture, data/telemetry, and operational readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to establish execution mechanisms that improve predictability and drive high-quality delivery.
• Experience partnering with engineering leaders to drive tradeoffs and resolve competing priorities.
• Experience using data-driven experimentation and analysis to inform product decisions.

• Own the program strategy and execution plan, defining vision, scope, milestones, success metrics, and launch criteria.
• Drive cross-organization alignment by building shared clarity across stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery by translating business goals into technical requirements and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Orchestrate dependencies, risks, and change by proactively identifying blockers and managing partner commitments.
• Establish operational rigor by running the program's execution rhythm and providing executive communications.
• Measure and drive impact using data and customer feedback to evaluate outcomes and improve adoption.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.