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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Online Services, Data Security, Hardware Platform Interface, Systems Integration, Build Management, Data Analytics, Human in the Loop - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/222112CB7A0E4B46B5C67E5D7473FA7C/job/ ## 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., * Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development * OR equivalent experience. * 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional, multi-year deep-technology hardware programs or product portfolios from concept through system integration and delivery, including first-of-a-kind technologies such as board bring-up, quantum systems, ASICs, advanced chip packaging, fabrication, cryoelectronics, or high-reliability hardware. * Demonstrated program execution and technical communication skills, including coordinating interdisciplinary teams, communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences, and collaborating effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environments. * Experience with quantum hardware, including quantum device development, error correction, measurement or control systems, and related semiconductor, electronics, advanced-materials, contract-manufacturing, or R&D-foundry ecosystems. * Demonstrated success leading external research, university, government, or consortium partnerships in advanced hardware or scientific domains, including organizations such as DARPA, NIST, or leading university laboratories. #Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers 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 * Drive Program Execution: Lead comprehensive program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives. Oversee all phases, including concept development, engineering design, prototyping, validation, operational scaling, and ongoing delivery. Collaborate closely with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure successful outcomes for each project. * Strategic Planning & Roadmapping : Work with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to develop and maintain a clear roadmap for hardware platform advancement. Align technical milestones, allocate resources, manage schedules, and address risks to support Microsoft Quantum's overarching long-term goals. * Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and alignment among teams specializing in quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations. Ensure that integrated efforts result in reliable and scalable hardware solutions. * Supplier & Partner Engagement : Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners. Foster cross-company collaboration, establish clear requirements, and ensure compliance with Microsoft's standards for quality, safety, and data security. * Risk Management : Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution. Apply continuous improvement strategies and adjust programs in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends. * Agile Delivery : Oversee Agile program processes and ceremonies, promote transparency by conducting regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely achievement of critical deliverables. * Customer Focus : Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers-including researchers, manufacturing partners, and Azure Quantum platform teams-to guide improvements in hardware and processes. * Executive Communication : Develop concise, data-driven reports and executive updates that communicate program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and impact, upholding Microsoft's high standards for stakeholder engagement and reporting. * Culture and Values : Promote Microsoft's culture of respect, collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity. Mentor team members and nurture a learning-oriented environment within the quantum TPM organization. * Other : * Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/about/corporate-values), * 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. * Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. * Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation). * Apply AI to accelerate engineering and lab workflows. Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g., instrument manuals, design docs). * Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human in the loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI. ## Related Videos - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)