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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Online Services, Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, Power BI, Kusto Query Language, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Azure Data Factory, Software Coding - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17819810?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17819810%2FSenior-Technical-Program-Manager-Texas-Irving ## About the Role * 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. * Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications, functional requirements, and actionable delivery plans. * Experience using data to drive decisions, measure outcomes, and influence business and technical stakeholders. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including engineers, architects, business leaders, and support organizations., * Bachelor's 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. * 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). * Experience working with large-scale content, documentation, knowledge management, support engineering, or information systems environments. * Experience querying and analyzing data using business intelligence, reporting, or analytics platforms. * Experience developing technical specifications, process documentation, and program plans for complex systems or services. * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and drive execution across highly matrixed organizations. * Proven problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering measurable business outcomes. * Software engineering or software development background with experience working closely with engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. * Experience with AI, machine learning, Copilot, knowledge retrieval, search, content automation, or related technologies. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale documentation, technical publishing, content platforms, or knowledge management systems. * Experience using SQL, Kusto (KQL), Power BI, Azure Data Explorer, or similar business intelligence and analytics technologies. * Demonstrated track record of innovation and delivering scalable solutions to complex business and technical challenges. * Experience working in customer support, technical support, customer experience, or knowledge management organizations. * Experience driving AI-first, automation, or digital transformation initiatives that improve business performance, operational efficiency, or customer outcomes. 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. 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year. ## Description * Lead complex, cross-functional programs that improve the quality, discoverability, governance, and lifecycle management of Microsoft's public and internal knowledge assets. * Partner with engineering, business, support, and content stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize investments, manage dependencies, and drive successful program execution. * Develop product requirements, technical specifications, business processes, and operational plans that enable scalable and sustainable solutions. * Analyze data and business metrics to identify insights, measure outcomes, and inform strategic and operational decisions. * Drive cross-team alignment, risk management, readiness planning, stakeholder communications, and delivery accountability across multiple concurrent initiatives. * Identify opportunities to apply automation and AI technologies to improve knowledge management processes, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)