Senior Technical Program Manager, COGS

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 26, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $177k
$105k most similar roles pay here $258k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $174,950–$219,462 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

Microsoft currently has 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, COGS

Senior Technical Program Manager- COGS joins the Entra Edge & Quality Services and Programs team to manage complex programs intersecting corporate functions like Finance. The role focuses on improving engineering processes and driving cost efficiencies for hyperscale infrastructure running on millions of cloud instances globally. Key responsibilities include driving strategic programs, implementing and monitoring performance metrics to track cost efficiency initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including finance, engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in business and program management, stakeholder management, and operating mission-critical services. Required skills include technical acumen to translate needs into requirements, experience with complex budgeting or margin analysis, and proficiency in data analysis. The role specifically addresses the challenge of managing large-scale cloud infrastructure while navigating identity and security technology domains.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $181250 from 43 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Drive strategic programs to improve engineering processes and cost efficiency for hyperscale infrastructure.
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of cost initiatives.
  • Align strategies and objectives with cross-functional teams including finance, engineering, and product management.
  • Represent the team in executive forums and across organizational boundaries.
  • Translate complex technical needs into clear requirements for project execution.
  • Manage programs involving complex budgeting, revenue projection, and margin analysis.
  • Lead and drive consensus to deliver outcomes on a division-wide scale.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • Experience reading and writing code for documentation or product demos.
  • Experience operating mission-critical cloud services at significant scale with high availability targets.
  • Technical acumen to translate complex needs into clear requirements.
  • Experience in business and operational roles involving budgeting, revenue projection, or margin analysis.
  • Ability to lead and drive consensus across team, leadership, and organizational boundaries.
  • Experience working in the Identity and/or Security technology domains.

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