Technical Program Manager

• Deeply understand cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and the deployment of AI/ML workloads on Azure.

• Have experience collaborating with researchers, engineers, and cloud platform teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, managing high-stakes, time-sensitive, large-scale programs.

• Take initiative and enjoy navigating complexity, driving progress across offices, teams, and time zones.

• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for exploring new methods and technologies in cloud and AI.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and programs across the Microsoft AI team and Azure infrastructure teams, including end-to-end planning, timelines, milestones, performance metrics, and resource needs.

• Collaborate with product teams, engineers, researchers, and partners to drive the AI teams interests, identify gaps and drive timelines toward resolution and mitigation.

• Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement, track progress, and measure the impact of quality and efficiency programs.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth.

• Own the status of key Azure projects, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions to ensure timely delivery.

• Communicate program strategies, progress, and results to executive leadership and key stakeholders, advocating for quality and efficiency within the team.

• Work closely with teams on cloud infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback.

We're seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Program Managers to help bring our vision to life. Ideal candidates will, * STEM bachelor's degree AND 6+ years' experience in technical program management, cloud infrastructure engineering, AI/ML, or product development OR equivalent experience.

• 6+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects., * STEM Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in technical program management, cloud infrastructure engineering, AI/ML, or product development OR equivalent experience.

• 10+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

Microsoft is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We develop, license, and support a wide range of software products, services, and devices that help individuals and businesses realize their full potential.

Our flagship products include the Microsoft 365 productivity cloud, Windows operating system, Azure cloud platform, and Dynamics 365 business applications. We are also a leader in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, developer tools, and gaming through Xbox and Game Pass.

With operations in more than 190 countries and over 220,000 employees worldwide, Microsoft is committed to responsible innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability. We work closely with governments, industries, and communities to ensure that technology serves the public good and helps address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025, we continue to look forward—investing in AI, cloud, and quantum computing to shape the future of work, education, and society at large scale.