The Technical Program Manager role at Microsoft focuses on leading hardware server platform development and delivery for Azure's cloud technologies. The position is part of the Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team, which is responsible for powering Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud mission. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform hardware concepts into scalable solutions. This role requires strong technical program management skills and the ability to drive projects from inception to launch.

• 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.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Lead a virtual team of functional leads to document a clear Plan-of-Record for new product development.
• Drive the development, planning, and execution of a holistic cross-functional product development strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external technology development partners to form a cohesive development plan.
• Communicate and escalate risks and dependencies while ensuring timely decisions are made.
• Conduct risk management efforts in new product introduction and scenario planning.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and track development milestones for new Data Center infrastructure.
• Use program management tools to ensure a common understanding of the program plan among stakeholders.

• 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.