Principal Lead Technical Program Manager - Windows Agentic Platform Security | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Dec 2, 2026

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TL;DR · Principal Lead Technical Program Manager - Windows Agentic Platform Security | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Lead Technical Program Manager on the Windows Enterprise and Security team, you will drive the product roadmap for security in the agentic platform, focusing on AI-powered security experiences within Windows and extending these capabilities to the broader application ecosystem. Your day-to-day involves managing and developing a small, high-impact team of program managers while shaping product strategy and execution. You will engage with engineering teams to design secure end-to-end scenarios and collaborate with partner teams across Windows, Entra, Intune, Microsoft 365, Defender, and more to deliver differentiated value. The role requires expertise in Windows security, identity, isolation, and AI/agent security, along with experience in people management and cross-organizational leadership. Preferred qualifications include a background in program/product management or engineering, extensive technical knowledge, and proven ability to influence leaders and align multiple organizations in rapidly evolving domains.

What you'll do

  • Own and shape the multi-year product vision and roadmap for agentic platform security within Windows.
  • Drive the development of AI-powered security experiences in Windows, including recovery from malicious activity.
  • Define and prioritize investments to extend security capabilities across Windows and its broader application ecosystem.
  • Partner with engineering teams to design secure end-to-end scenarios involving agents, AI, and platform integrations.
  • Lead and develop a team of program managers, ensuring alignment with broader company security strategy.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in program/product management or engineering.
  • 3+ years of people management experience leading technical PMs.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge in Windows security, identity, isolation, or AI/agent security.
  • Experience driving cross-organizational initiatives spanning OS, applications, and cloud services.
  • Proven ability to influence leaders and align multiple organizations.
  • Experience building and scaling high-performing teams in emerging technical domains.
  • Experience delivering platform or security capabilities across complex systems.

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