Principal Technical Program Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Microsoft AI Monetization team is responsible for driving innovative monetization strategies across Microsoft's AI products including Copilot, Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising. We focus on delivering highly relevant and engaging experiences for consumers while maximizing value for advertisers and partners.
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Technical Program Manager to drive critical monetization initiatives for Bing Search. This execution-focused role requires a seasoned leader who can orchestrate complex, cross-organizational programs involving multiple CVPs, finance partners, and engineering teams to unlock new revenue opportunities while delivering exceptional user experiences.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in monetization and experimentation and analysis, with proven ability to drive results across highly matrixed organizations. You will build end-to-end user experiences across platforms and lead data-driven experimentation to improve relevance, engagement, and overall product performance. Experience with Search and Ads ecosystems is highly valued.
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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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with Search and Ads ecosystems including search engines (Bing, Google), advertising platforms (Microsoft Advertising, Google Ads), ad serving systems, or related technologies.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of large-scale monetization programs, driving delivery against aggressive timelines and measurable business outcomes.
• Define execution strategy, milestones, and success metrics for complex technical programs across ad delivery, AI/ML-driven targeting and bidding, traffic optimization, whole-page monetization, and cross-platform user experiences.
• Orchestrate execution across multiple engineering, product, and partner teams, proactively managing dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs in highly matrixed environments.
• Establish solid operational rigor through clear review cadences, executive-level communication, and cross-team alignment to maintain velocity and quality at scale.
• Partner closely with Finance, Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Design to model revenue impact, track performance, and translate technical complexity into business-aligned outcomes.
• Lead data-driven experimentation and analysis to validate monetization hypotheses, measure incremental impact, and inform prioritization across initiatives.
• Apply deep understanding of the Search and Ads ecosystem—including SERP rendering, ad marketplaces, ranking systems, and monetization infrastructure—to guide technical and product decisions.
• Influence senior stakeholders across Bing, Microsoft Advertising, AI Platform, and partner organizations to drive alignment, unblock decisions, and deliver cohesive solutions.

What This Job Offers

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