Principal Program Manager (Silicon Planning & Partnership)
About The Position
The Microsoft Windows & Devices team creates and delivers iconic products that people love and use every day. These products bring together hardware, software, and services to provide amazing experiences that empower everyone to achieve more. One of the key drivers of new experiences is integrated innovation across silicon, devices, platform, applications, and services. The Windows & Devices team is seeking a Principal Program Manager for silicon planning & partnerships with a passion for delivering industry-leading experiences through silicon. In this role, you will plan and drive engagement with silicon companies to support our roadmaps, working in close collaboration with silicon architects, program managers, engineers, marketers, and other teams. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in relevant technical domain (e.g., hardware, silicon, PCs, systems engineering), technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group/cross-functional engineering.
- OR equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years experience in relevant technical domain (e.g., cloud services, security), technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group/cross-functional engineering OR equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience with hardware or software technology products in product management or business planning or business development.
- 8+ years of experience delivering impactful results in a matrixed environment, demonstrating effective cross-team and cross-function collaboration and influence.
- 5+ years of experience defining and driving complex strategic partnerships with large companies.
- 5+ years of experience demonstrating effective communication and collaboration with executive leadership, to drive alignment and decision-making.
- 5+ years of experience in the business of developing semiconductors and/or PCs.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive strategies for partnering with silicon companies.
- Drive process to evaluate opportunities for silicon technology and IP.
- Define business frameworks and drive complex business deals and contracts.
- Define and drive internal and external processes to work effectively with partners, including driving the rhythm of business with internal and partner executive teams to realize strategic objectives.
- Develop effective relationships across external partner organizations and drive day-to-day engagement.
- Activate internal teams to align roadmaps and investments with silicon partners, including technology planning, device advocacy, and sales & marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful joint engineering.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
