This role pays more than
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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The Principal Hardware Technical Program Manager joins the Hardware, Infrastructure Management, and Fundamentals Engineering team to drive the development, planning, and execution of holistic cross-functional product launch strategies for new cloud hardware. This role involves leading virtual teams of functional leads across hardware and software engineering, sourcing, supply chain, networking, and datacenter operations to establish a clear Plan-of-Record. The individual will manage project infrastructure, identify technical risks, and ensure alignment on development milestones for data center infrastructure. Key responsibilities include risk management, scenario planning, and communicating with senior management to support product decisions. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills while navigating ambiguity. The role focuses on the specific challenge of deploying high-volume, high-quality cloud hardware infrastructure while optimizing manufacturing processes, quality, delivery, scale, and sustainability for large-scale cloud environments.
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