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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 Technical Program Manager II joins the IP Group to drive execution and operational readiness for business-critical technology initiatives across engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams. This role focuses on translating priorities into actionable plans, managing project schedules, tracking technical debt, and coordinating release cycles. You will manage risks, dependencies, and vendor engagements while ensuring the health of applications and platforms through service improvements and incident follow-up. The position requires expertise in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies to facilitate sprint planning and backlog refinement. Key tools include Azure DevOps, Jira, Planner, Power BI, and SharePoint. Candidates should possess experience with cloud services, vulnerability remediation, and audit compliance. You will bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders to ensure that security, privacy, and operational requirements are met within a regulated environment.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 195 postings across 32 companies.
Translate high-level priorities into actionable project plans, milestones, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.
Coordinate activities across engineering, security, compliance, and business teams from requirements through production release.
Maintain project schedules, backlogs, risk registers, and decision logs while escalating issues to appropriate owners.
Manage operational readiness by coordinating deployments, service improvements, incident follow-ups, and remediation activities.
Execute security, privacy, and compliance requirements including vulnerability remediation and audit actions.
Facilitate agile ceremonies such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing.
Coordinate deliverables, schedules, and knowledge transfers for vendors, contractors, and external partners.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and reporting materials to ensure service continuity.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
At least 1 year of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (preferred).
4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (preferred).
Experience reading and/or writing code for documentation or demos (preferred).
Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or similar modern technology delivery methodologies (preferred).
Familiarity with Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, Power Platform, SharePoint, Power BI) and work-management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira (preferred).