Microsoft
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Principal Technical Program Manager

Location
Redmond, WA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
6+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • release management
  • cross-functional program management
  • executive reporting

Also useful

  • AI services
  • global release execution
  • localization

About the role

Conflict Resolution Stakeholder Management Agility Strategic Thinking Technical Domain Knowledge and Skills Program Management Lead end-to-end SimShip program execution, ensuring alignment across global release timelines, milestones, and deliverables Drive clarity in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments; create structured plans to ensure predictable delivery Establish and manage the release rhythm of business (ROB), including ship readiness reviews, checkpoints, and executive reporting Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.

Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience 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. 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Experience building, shipping, or operating AI services or products, including SimShip and global release execution across engineering, compliance, localization, and operational readiness functions. Strong technical foundation with the ability to engage in architectural and system-level discussions and drive execution across complex technical environments.

Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while driving clarity, prioritization, and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive influence skills, with the ability to lead through influence across internal and external partner teams.

Implement scalable mechanisms to support future global releases Provide transparent, actionable updates on program status, risks, and mitigations

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