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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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Principal Technical Program Manager joins the CISO Operations Security Implementation & Capability team to manage complex, high-risk programs and portfolios. This role involves translating executive intent into scalable operating models, defining multi-year roadmaps, and establishing governance for cybersecurity initiatives. The individual will architect automated workflows, resolve systemic blockers, and orchestrate execution across engineering, security, operations, risk, and compliance organizations. Key responsibilities include using AI, telemetry, and qualitative or quantitative evidence to identify program drift and optimize investments. Required skills include technical program management, data analysis, systems thinking, and executive-level communication. The role addresses the challenge of scaling and systematizing cybersecurity programs to ensure they are measurable and sustainable. Candidates must possess deep technical fluency in cybersecurity domains to evaluate architecture and risk while navigating ambiguous problems to deliver long-term security impact across the organization.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 195 postings across 32 companies.
Translate CISO strategy and executive intent into multi-year roadmaps and measurable enterprise programs.
Architect durable operating models and automated workflows to institutionalize scalable cybersecurity practices.
Orchestrate high-risk initiatives by aligning senior leaders across engineering, security, and business units.
Use AI, telemetry, and data evidence to identify program drift and optimize portfolio investments.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives by synthesizing complex technical inputs into clear decision narratives.
Resolve systemic blockers and manage trade-offs for large-scale, cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives.
Define governance, decision rights, and dependencies for complex security programs at a global scale.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
At least 6 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Must provide proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for export control and government customer requirements.
Experience leading enterprise-scale, high-risk programs through ambiguity and evolving requirements (preferred).
Ability to influence senior executives and align diverse stakeholders across organizational boundaries (preferred).
Executive-level communication skills to translate complex technical issues into clear narratives and recommendations (preferred).
Deep technical fluency in cybersecurity or adjacent domains and experience with enterprise security governance (preferred).
Cybersecurity
AI
Telemetry
Data Analysis
Compliance
Security Governance
Program Management
Automated Workflows
systems-thinking
Technical Program Management
Data Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Privacy Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Anonymization
De-identification
Differential Privacy
Tokenization
Synthetic Data
privacy-preserving machine-learning
Technical Program Management
Data Protection
Compliance