Principal Technical Product Manager

Microsoft

Confirmed live today High trust
Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
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Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
48 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 15, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $209k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $171,100–$215,025 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $193k 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 636 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 591 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Technical Product Manager

The Principal Technical Product Manager joins the Cloud+AI Microsoft Specialized Clouds team to support sovereign cloud capabilities. In this role, you will partner with engineering teams to build and operate systems and software that meet strict security policy and assurance requirements for public sector and regulated commercial customers. You will define product roadmaps, translate customer needs into scalable capabilities, and lead requirements workshops to drive prioritization. Key responsibilities include maturing cloud architecture, identifying design optimizations, and establishing regular communications with technical decision makers. You must demonstrate core competencies in product management, software development, and technical program management. The work focuses on creating scalable, repeatable sovereign capabilities that assume zero trust by default, ensuring platforms can operate independently while remaining aligned with the core Azure ecosystem.

What does a Technical Product Manager earn?

Median $191875 from 37 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Translate customer needs into scalable cloud capabilities, tools, and processes.
  • Lead requirements workshops and advise on solution design and deployment.
  • Synthesize market insights to drive clear product prioritization and investment decisions.
  • Mature cloud architecture by identifying opportunities for design optimization and scalability.
  • Establish and maintain regular communications regarding cloud status and upcoming developments.
  • Conduct insightful conversations with senior business and technical decision makers.
  • Align stakeholders on a shared vision to drive results across a distributed organization.
  • Shape systems and processes that assume zero trust by default for sovereign cloud capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in product/service/program management or software development, or equivalent experience.
  • Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other protected status for export control and government agency access.
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
  • 8+ years of software development, product management, or technical program management with a track record of shipping products (preferred).
  • Previous experience and success in an engineering role delivering cloud services (preferred).
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, navigate uncertain situations, and drive for clarity (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, cross-group collaboration, communications, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail (preferred).
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams with high independence (preferred).

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