Principal Program Manager, Silicon Planning & Partnership

Microsoft

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Hybrid
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$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Similar $211k
This role $209k
$127k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $180,000–$242,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Principal Program Manager, Silicon Planning & Partnership

The Principal Program Manager (Silicon Planning & Partnership) joins the Windows & Devices team to drive engagement with silicon companies and support product roadmaps. This role involves defining strategies for partnering with silicon companies, evaluating opportunities for silicon technology and IP, and establishing business frameworks to manage complex deals and contracts. The individual will develop relationships across external partner organizations, manage day-to-day engagements, and align internal teams on technology planning, device advocacy, and sales initiatives. Collaboration with engineering teams is essential to ensure successful joint engineering. The role requires expertise in the business of developing semiconductors and PCs, as well as experience in hardware, software technology products, and cross-functional collaboration. Key competencies include strategic partnership management, executive communication, and navigating complex technical domains such as systems engineering or cloud services.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $175347 from 92 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and drive strategic plans for partnering with silicon companies.
  • Develop processes to evaluate opportunities for silicon technology and intellectual property.
  • Create business frameworks and manage complex deals and contracts.
  • Establish internal and external processes to maintain the rhythm of business with partner executive teams.
  • Build and manage relationships across various external partner organizations.
  • Align internal roadmaps and investments with silicon partners regarding technology, device advocacy, and marketing.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure successful joint engineering initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a relevant technical domain.
  • Experience in hardware, silicon, PCs, systems engineering, technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-functional engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience with hardware or software technology products in product management, business planning, or business development (preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience delivering results in a matrixed environment through cross-team collaboration and influence (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience defining and driving complex strategic partnerships with large companies (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience communicating and collaborating with executive leadership to drive alignment and decision-making (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in the business of developing semiconductors and/or PCs (preferred).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12+ years of experience in cloud services or security (preferred).

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