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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted: 38 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $209k

$101k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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The Principal Technical Program Manager role is crucial for leading global-scale security initiatives across Microsoft’s cloud services, ensuring resilience and compliance. This senior position involves collaborating closely with engineering, security, services, and compliance teams to establish strategic plans and deliver secure-by-design solutions that span the company's extensive cloud infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining program vision and execution plans, managing complex cross-team initiatives, tracking risks, and building program-level dashboards for data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems, high-volume log stream handling, cloud infrastructure, and detection technologies, ensuring they can effectively navigate the complexities of Microsoft’s global operations.

Skills

Azure Kubernetes Terraform Python Go Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL AWS GitLab JSON YAML

What you'll do

Define program vision and execution plans for global-scale security initiatives.
Own delivery of complex cross-team initiatives spanning multiple divisions.
Track risks and dependencies to ensure timely milestone achievement.
Build and manage program-level dashboards and KPIs for leadership visibility.
Partner with engineering, security, services, and compliance teams on strategy.

What we're looking for

At least 3 years of experience in managing large-scale distributed systems.
Proven track record in handling high-volume log streams and cloud infrastructure.
Expertise in security detection technologies and secure-by-design solutions.
Strong collaboration skills with engineering, security, services, and compliance teams.
Ability to define strategic program vision, align roadmaps, and drive execution.

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