The Technical Program Manager II / FDE role at Microsoft involves building AI and automation solutions to enhance business processes. The position is part of the Microsoft Business Operation - Frontier AI Team, which focuses on utilizing AI capabilities to streamline operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to understand workflows and translate them into effective solutions. This hands-on role requires a blend of technical skills and a passion for AI-assisted development.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Background as a Technical Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar business-embedded technical role.
• Passion for AI-assisted development and vibe coding.
• Applied generative AI experience, including grounding, retrieval-augmented generation, and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure AI services, Microsoft Graph, and enterprise data integration patterns.

• Build end-to-end AI and automation solutions using various Microsoft technologies.
• Work directly with business teams to understand workflows and translate needs into solution designs.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and redesign business processes using AI and automation.
• Prototype quickly using AI-assisted development tools to validate ideas and demonstrate value.
• Deliver production impact by managing solutions from concept through deployment and iteration.
• Extend low-code capabilities with full-stack engineering to build integrations and custom components.
• Create AI agents and workflows grounded in business data and designed with human-in-the-loop controls.
• Measure business outcomes and track success metrics with stakeholders.
• Apply security and responsible AI practices while creating reusable components.
• Contribute to a learn-it-all culture by experimenting with AI tools and mentoring peers.

• 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.