The Senior Technical Program Manager will join the Global Marketing Engines and Experiences Data Engineering team at Microsoft, focusing on developing a comprehensive portfolio of data capabilities for Relationship Marketing initiatives. This role involves guiding the evolution of data architecture and ensuring high-quality data is available for business needs. The team aims to leverage Microsoft technology to create a connected data ecosystem that enhances marketing and sales efforts. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and technical teams to implement effective data solutions.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in big data technologies and principles including data architecture, modeling, design, data acquisition, and data delivery methodologies OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years’ experience in big data technologies and principles including data architecture, modeling, design, data acquisition, and data delivery methodologies.
• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code.
• Experience in big data architectures and principles including distributed data mesh concepts, modeling/schema design, data lakes, metadata, lineage, acquisition, and broad consumption patterns.
• Practical experience in data analysis and manipulation tools like SQL / Python.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between technical and business stakeholders.

• Contribute to the end-to-end data architecture and data modeling for the GMEE Data Platform.
• Own the data capability roadmap for Relationship Marketing initiatives.
• Define technical data requirements based on business specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-domain data owners to integrate and enable access to data.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, System Architects, Platform Engineers, and Program Managers.
• Create data quality and monitoring models for key end-to-end data flows.
• Influence and negotiate with partner stakeholders for cross-team dependencies.

• 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.