Principal Technical Program Manager - Quantum

Microsoft

7h

About The Position

Microsoft Quantum is dedicated to building the first scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer, leading progress across hardware, error correction, and deep integration with Azure. We are entering a pivotal phase of accelerated growth, and this role presents a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to technology that will tackle challenges currently beyond the reach of classical computing.
As the Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) on the Quantum TPM team, you will lead high-impact programs that connect strategy to execution across engineering, product, and research. You will drive clarity in an ambiguous space by building durable plans, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on priorities and milestones, and establishing an operating cadence that surfaces risks early and enables timely decisions.
We believe the key to our mission lies in strong interdisciplinary collaboration and operational excellence. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in quantum engineering or research who are eager to transition into Program Management, bringing deep technical fluency to the challenges of executing at the frontier of quantum computing. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of quantum computing.
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 Business, Engineering or Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 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.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.
• Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated leadership through influence, with a proactive, self-driven approach to achieving results. Ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving environments, adapting to new challenges and motivating teams through change. A passion for emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, or quantum computing) and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree AND 10+ years of business, program management and/or strategic operations experience in related fields.
• Background in roles with significant operational responsibilities such as managing organizational rhythms and operational excellence.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization, with success implementing programs or processes that supported significant team or product growth. Past involvement in scaling teams, improving engineering productivity, or coordinating large multi-team projects is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. software development, product management, engineering, research) is essential.
• Experience exhibiting strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and implement structured processes for scaling teams or projects.
• Experience leveraging exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence without direct authority, and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated interest in driving customer-centric user experiences across the full software stack.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with a talent for problem-solving and driving decisions using data. Ability to quickly synthesize information, identify risks or gaps, and propose actionable solutions aligned with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Drive execution excellence by managing project scope, timelines, and resources to deliver high-quality results aligned with strategic objectives.
• Planning & Road mapping: Build and maintain roadmaps, milestone plans, and dependency maps; align priorities to strategy and execution realities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive alignment across engineering, product, and research across multiple sites (e.g., Denmark, Redmond, Santa Barbara, DC); clarify owners, interfaces, and decision paths, including with external partners as needed.
• Execution Cadence: Establish and run a global operating cadence (planning cycles, weekly execution reviews, business reviews) across time zones; produce exec-ready status, metrics, and action tracking.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and reduce technical and execution risks; drive tradeoffs, remove blockers, and track mitigations through closure.
• Other: Embody our culture and values.
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication: Deliver concise, data-driven updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and impact; influence decisions across senior stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: Serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to Quantum’s leadership. Synthesize organizational information, surface insights, and recommend actions to leadership on program status, team health, and strategic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level