Microsoft · 4 hours ago
Principal Technical Program Manager - Collaborate Platform (Windows Ecosystem)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead and evolve the Collaborate platform within the Windows ecosystem. The role involves shaping strategy, driving technical execution, and ensuring the platform meets the needs of engineering partners and enhances customer experiences.
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Responsibilities
Own product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Collaborate platform, grounded in partner needs, engineering priorities, and platform health
Translate ambiguous problems into clear, actionable requirements with measurable outcomes, endtoend scenarios, and success criteria
Partner closely with engineering teams to deliver features, architectural improvements, and service health investments with high quality and predictability
Engage with Windows ecosystem partners (OEMs, IHVs, ISVs, silicon partners) to understand workflows and ensure the platform meets longterm ecosystem needs
Drive crossteam alignment across Windows engineering, services, security, compliance, and operations stakeholders
Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security by identifying risks early and driving mitigations
Use data and telemetry to analyze system health, partner usage patterns, and operational bottlenecks to inform decisions and continuous improvement
Champion simplicity, clarity, and usability across workflows and documentation to improve the partner experience
Communicate effectively at all levels, driving clarity, enabling decisions, and influencing outcomes across organizational boundaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience
3+ years managing cross‑functional and cross‑team projects, delivering complex technical programs from concept through launch
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Strong problem‑solving and communication abilities with demonstrated success in stakeholder management and alignment
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, define clear measurable outcomes, and drive team clarity and execution
Skilled in data‑driven decision making and execution excellence, using insights to influence strategy and delivery
Experience guiding engineering teams on architecture, design, and service quality decisions
Technical depth to collaborate effectively with teams building distributed systems, services, APIs, and platform‑scale capabilities
Background supporting platforms used by external engineering partners (OEMs, IHVs, ISVs, silicon partners) or within developer tool ecosystems
Familiarity with Windows, cloud services, and large‑scale distributed platforms and engineering workflows
Ability to shape long‑term platform strategy, assess architectural tradeoffs, and influence multi‑team investments across releases
Experience improving partner or developer experiences, including workflow simplification, documentation quality, and scenario clarity
Strong analytical mindset, leveraging telemetry and usage patterns to identify opportunities, optimize workflows, and inform roadmap decisions
Ability to work across complex organizational boundaries and align engineering, operations, compliance, and partner‑facing teams
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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