Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Enginering Operations

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

13h•$142,800 - $304,200

About The Position

Microsoft Quantum seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead engineering operations, including the Rhythm of Business, planning, operational analysis, budget management, and supply chain research and analytics. The role ensures Quantum is equipped to deliver its technical roadmap while operating within budget and maintaining a critical supply chain. It requires strong technical program management, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective communication, including developing presentations. The position supports operational and investment decisions across functions and locations; owns budget management and periodic planning; develops cost models, BI dashboards, and a three-year strategic plan; and monitors and communicates supply chain risks. The successful candidate will work across teams to identify risks and opportunities, recommend decisions, and help advance Quantum’s technical goals. Microsoft describes its culture as grounded in a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in engineering, product or technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Provide citizenship or qualifying status documentation and undergo citizenship verification to assess eligibility for access to export-controlled information.
Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of management consulting experience, preferably focused on supply chain.
MBA or a minor in economics, finance, operations, or supply chain.
Experience evolving businesses from research to productization.
Operational rigor and systems thinking, including operations rhythms, governance patterns, and repeatable processes.
Deep experience with data analysis and visualization.
Experience working with Finance to assess OpEx and CapEx impacts, tradeoffs, and investment decisions.
Experience applying program judgment and systems thinking to balance performance, reliability, scalability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, supply, and long-term architecture.
Experience evaluating external technologies and partners through technical diligence, requirements definition, integration planning, and measurable acceptance criteria.
Proficient communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through influence across internal and external partner teams.

Responsibilities

Perform operational and investment analysis to optimize Quantum’s use of resources and equipment across functions and locations and support delivery of the technical roadmap.
Own budget management, maintain a purchase-order-level view by Quantum initiative, identify risks and opportunities early, and manage business levers to support budgetary commitments.
Own and lead periodic planning cycles.
Manage cost models and translate complex operational and financial data into clear risks, opportunities, potential decisions, and recommendations.
Develop and maintain BI dashboards tracking key Quantum initiatives and related investment.
Develop and maintain a three-year strategic plan to guide annual planning and support Quantum’s accelerated technical goals.
Lead monitoring and communication of Quantum-related supply chain risks and work with the team to implement mitigation plans.
Support Rhythm of Business activities as requested.
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.