Senior Technical Program Manager

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) for Microsoft is chartered with understanding, shaping, and accelerating technologies and their impact on Microsoft, industry, and society in order to empower every person and every organization to achieve more. Whether it’s providing technical insights company‑wide or giving meaning to an “AI First” company, OCTO leads investments in cutting‑edge innovation and works across the company with engineering, field, and strategy teams. 

In this role, you will serve as a Senior Technical Program Manager supporting a portfolio of OCTO‑led programs and technical communities, with a particular focus on the MLADS (Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Systems) community. You will be responsible for translating technical priorities into well‑run programs and durable community mechanisms that improve coordination, engagement, and execution across engineering, research, and technical leadership. Operating in a highly cross‑organizational environment, this role emphasizes strong program execution, stakeholder coordination, and clear communication to help OCTO initiatives and communities operate with clarity, momentum, and impact. 

At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning, execution, and operational cadence for a portfolio of OCTO‑led programs and technical communities, including the MLADS community, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and success measures. 
• Partner with engineering, research, and technical leaders to coordinate cross‑team initiatives, track progress, and surface risks, dependencies, and follow‑ups to maintain momentum. 
• Design and run community mechanisms (e.g., forums, working sessions, shared artifacts, and communication channels) that enable effective collaboration, information flow, and engagement across MLADS‑related teams. 
• Produce clear, structured program materials—such as briefs, agendas, status updates, and summaries—to support shared understanding and informed decision‑making across stakeholders. 
• Support the intake, prioritization, and sequencing of work across OCTO programs and communities, helping balance scope, capacity, and near‑term execution needs. 
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve program operations and community effectiveness, applying TPM best practices to reduce friction and increase clarity and follow‑through. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 
• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 
• Engineering background. 
• Proven ability to lead ambiguous, high-impact programs that require strategic thinking, systems-level design, and sustained execution. 
• Demonstrated experience working with senior technical and executive stakeholders. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences. 
• Experience operating at company-wide or enterprise scale, particularly in community leadership, AI/ML, or engineering excellence domains. 
• Background in technical communities, learning platforms, or developer enablement. 
• Experience shaping long-term, multi-year programs rather than single-release deliverables.  

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.