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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
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The Technical Program Manager will build and evolve the Cloud Capacity Delivery Operating System Design to improve mechanisms for scalable cloud capacity delivery across a global organization. This role involves establishing governance, risk management frameworks, escalation paths, and accountability models to accelerate outcomes and increase delivery predictability. The individual will create repeatable processes, facilitate alignment across organizations with differing priorities, and develop decision-ready recommendations balancing technical realities with business objectives. Key responsibilities include preparing executive reviews, translating complex technical challenges into actionable business discussions, and building high-performing teams. Required expertise includes cloud infrastructure, networking, datacenter delivery, and AI infrastructure. The candidate must demonstrate systems-thinking to navigate organizational complexity, driving transformation initiatives and removing systemic bottlenecks within hyperscale cloud operations and large-scale enterprise environments.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 282 postings across 45 companies.
Design and evolve the cloud capacity delivery operating system and its underlying mechanisms.
Establish governance, risk management frameworks, and accountability models to accelerate delivery outcomes.
Create repeatable processes that increase delivery speed, predictability, and organizational effectiveness.
Facilitate alignment and build consensus across organizations with differing priorities and constraints.
Develop decision-ready recommendations that balance technical realities with business objectives and risks.
Build scalable leadership systems and high-performing teams that produce results beyond individual contributions.
Translate complex technical challenges into concise, actionable business narratives for senior leadership.
Provide transparent visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies to build organizational confidence.
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.
10+ years of experience leading large-scale technical programs, cloud infrastructure, networking, datacenter delivery, or related technology initiatives.
5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple organizations, stakeholder groups, and executive sponsors.
5+ years of experience driving business, operational, or technology transformation initiatives in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Experience designing and implementing operating models, governance mechanisms, business processes, or execution frameworks to improve organizational performance.
Experience supporting cloud capacity delivery, network deployment, datacenter infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or hyperscale cloud operations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate complex technical topics into concise executive narratives and decision frameworks.
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