Principal Technical Program Manager - AI/Copilot

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

125d • $139,900 - $274,800

About The Position

The Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Copilot Notebooks serves as the technical orchestrator for AI infrastructure and partnerships - bridging strategy with execution for this AI-powered productivity solution within Microsoft 365. Copilot Notebooks integrates chats, content, and intelligent suggestions into a unified notebook experience, requiring complex cross-functional planning and collaboration. The TPM's primary mission is to deliver high-quality AI scenarios that align with the strategic vision of Copilot Notebooks, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning technologies to create intelligent and dynamic notebooks. 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 AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 3+ years of experience with demonstrated expertise in the competitive landscape of note-taking platforms and technologies.
• 1+ year(s) of experience communicating and translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, OR product development OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
• 1+ year(s) of experience bridging strategy and execution for AI-powered productivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the connective tissue across engineering, product, design, applied science, data science, and marketing within our product group and across organizations within Microsoft.
• Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Partner with engineering and our service/platform partners to track and ensure timely delivery of features, uphold quality standards, and resolve technical blockers.
• Identify potential risks (technical, schedule, or resource-related) early and develop mitigation strategies to keep the program on track.
• Regularly communicate status, key milestones, and emerging risks to the Leadership Team (LT).
• Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment and enabling informed decision-making across the organization.
• Define success metrics (e.g., KPIs, OKRs), track telemetry, and use data to guide decisions and measure impact.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree