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Microsoft · 3 days ago

Principal Technical Program Manager

Microsoft Advertising is a rapidly growing business that powers global advertisers across various channels. They are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead execution for their Advertising CRM initiatives, overseeing the full advertiser lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of product outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Drive execution for CRM and MarTech programs: Translate PRDs into actionable plans, define milestones, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks
Coordinate cross-functional teams: Partner with Product, Engineering Managers, and Software Engineers to ensure alignment, unblock issues, and deliver on commitments
Lead program routines: Run status meetings, track progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders
Shepherd releases end-to-end: Oversee development, launch readiness, quality checks, and post-launch follow-ups
Measure impact: Define and track success metrics (e.g., onboarding speed, activation rates, reliability) and use data to guide iteration
Champion AI-driven CRM features: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate AI capabilities into CRM workflows. Understand how AI models are trained, tested, and deployed, and ensure responsible, effective use of AI in product features
Mentor and influence: Raise the bar on delivery practices, mentor other TPMs, and contribute to team-of-teams planning

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementCross-functional project managementData analysisCRM experienceAI/ML conceptsStakeholder managementRisk managementSoftware developmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree AND 15+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
10+ 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)
8+ years technical program or program management experience delivering software/services at scale
Demonstrated ability to turn PRDs into shipped outcomes across multiple teams and systems
Experience in risk/dependency management, planning, and release execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level updates
Experience working with Engineering Managers and Software Engineers in a cross-functional environment
Experience in CRM and/or martech (e.g., lead-to-live flows, integrations, customer data, messaging/journeys)
Fluency with APIs, data pipelines, and service health (telemetry, incident/quality gates, basic SLO/SLA concepts)
Background in advertising or performance marketing is a plus
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including model training, testing, and integration into production systems

Company

Microsoft

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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