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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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The Principal Technical Program Manager joins the CISO Operations Security Implementation & Capability team to lead complex, cross-organizational cybersecurity programs. This role involves translating strategic priorities into executable plans, establishing governance, and creating roadmaps while managing risks and dependencies amidst ambiguity. The individual will build repeatable processes, automated workflows, and reusable program mechanisms to scale security operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with technical and business stakeholders to drive accountability and creating executive-ready materials that synthesize complex technical inputs into clear recommendations. To succeed, the candidate must utilize AI, telemetry, and data-driven insights to improve decision accuracy. The role focuses on the cybersecurity domain, specifically solving problems related to security governance, risk and compliance programs, and coordinating significant security incident or operational crisis workstreams to ensure consistent execution of security initiatives across the organization.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 195 postings across 32 companies.
Translate CISO strategic priorities into executable programs with clear roadmaps, governance, and success measures.
Build repeatable processes, automated workflows, and reusable program mechanisms to scale operations across teams.
Lead complex, cross-organizational initiatives by aligning engineering, security, risk, and leadership stakeholders.
Utilize AI, telemetry, and data-driven insights to improve the speed and accuracy of program decisions.
Create executive-ready materials that synthesize technical inputs into clear status reports and recommendations for leadership.
Manage project risks, dependencies, and trade-offs while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
Develop scalable operating mechanisms by translating policy and risk assessments into actionable execution plans.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Must be able to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Must provide proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for export control and government contract compliance.
Experience implementing security governance, risk, and compliance programs (preferred).
Deep technical fluency in cybersecurity or adjacent domains (preferred).
Experience coordinating significant security incident or operational crisis workstreams (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs through ambiguity and communicate effectively with senior leadership (preferred).
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