Technical Program Manager II - Data & AI - Gaming

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Join Microsoft Gaming’s Studios Quality team as a Technical Program Manager II!
If you’re passionate about delivering unforgettable gaming experiences, love working with cutting-edge Data & AI, and thrive on curiosity and innovation, this role is for you. You’ll collaborate with our elite Engineering teams that consists of top Data Scientists, Applied Scientists, Data Engineers and Software Engineer to power XBOX Game Studios and partners, helping launch games that players will absolutely love. Bring your expertise in machine learning, AI, and data analysis to influence both our product vision and the way teams work together.
Ready to make a real impact and learn every day? Come help us raise the bar and make every Xbox game a world-class adventure!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence others, and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with both technical and nontechnical teams to achieve alignment and shared accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data science, including managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical methods, and reporting results
• At least 2 years managing cross-functional or cross-team projects
• Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence projects

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete delivery of technical programs from start to finish.
• Develop specifications, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure results align with organizational goals.
• Establish clear scope, milestones, timelines, success criteria, and deliverables for each program.
• Identify and prioritize technical needs and gaps, communicating them effectively to stakeholders.
• Recognize, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across teams.
• Maintain transparency by providing regular status updates, clear stakeholder communications, and proactive risk escalation.

What This Job Offers

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