Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Principal, AI Strategy & Operations Program Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $252K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft AI’s mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. As a Principal, AI Strategy and Operations Program Manager, you will serve as a key contributor to the strategic and operational needs of MAI, organizing decision forums and coordinating cross-functional execution of model development programs.
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Responsibilities
Gather competitive and market intelligence on other AI labs and approaches, synthesize insights into succinct briefs, and translate them into recommendation memos for leadership
Drive decision cadence and governance organizing and facilitating high‑impact forums (e.g., model strategy reviews, councils, and executive decision reviews), and ensuring follow‑through and accountability, Ensure high‑quality decision materials by curating pre‑reads, pressure‑testing narratives, and managing stakeholder feedback loops so presentations and artifacts are evidence‑based, crisp, and board‑ready
Coordinate cross‑functional execution of key priorities, partnering with teams to remove blockers, escalate risks, and keep initiatives on schedule
Build and steward relationships across internal teams and external partners, representing MAI’s model development priorities in cross‑Microsoft forums and helping align strategy, resources, and governance
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years consulting, investment banking, and/or program management experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years consulting, investment banking, and/or program management experience
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 6+ years consulting, investment banking, and/or program management experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years consulting, investment banking, and/or program management experience
OR equivalent experience
5+ year(s) experience working in investment banking or a consultancy firm in the capacity of an Associate, Analyst, Consultant or equivalent, or otherwise as a Program Manager
3+ years' experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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