Microsoft · 3 days ago
Principal Technical Program Manager - Copilot Security
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager for Copilot Security. In this role, you will drive the development of security features and programs to protect Copilot from emerging threats, collaborating with various teams to ensure high standards of privacy and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and orchestrate AI security programs across multiple client surfaces (desktop, web, mobile), aligning roadmaps and milestones with partner teams and Microsoft’s central security ecosystem
Drive feature development for prompt injection defenses, intent-based detection systems, and security control sets, leveraging the latest research and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST COSAIS, CSA AI Controls Matrix)
Partner with engineering, research, and product managers to scope initiatives, define success metrics, and plan phased delivery that reduces risk and accelerates customer value
Implement novel defense-in-depth strategies like cross-prompt isolation (XPIA), adaptive threat detections, agentic adversarial testing, and secure model lifecycle practices
Ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance for AI-related telemetry and signals; work with stakeholders to meet all regulatory and security requirements for shipping features at scale
Drive execution excellence: define schedules, milestones, KPIs, and review cadences; track progress, manage dependencies, surface risks, and ensure on-time delivery
Communicate program status, insights, and blockers with leadership and stakeholders; clarify ownership, hold teams accountable, and cultivate durable cross-org partnerships
Manage program execution and stakeholder engagement across geographically distributed teams, proactively addressing time zone challenges and fostering effective communication
Schedule and facilitate meetings, reviews, and decision-making sessions that accommodate global team members, ensuring all voices are heard and progress remains on track
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
3+ years of hands-on experience with AI security, including prompt injection defenses, adversarial ML, and secure software development practices
Proven track record driving feature launches and large-scale rollouts in complex systems, ideally across multiple client surfaces (desktop, web, mobile)
Experience defining long-term program vision and strategy for security/AI projects; proficiency with OKRs and KPI-driven execution
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills; ability to crisply communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while driving clarity, alignment, and results
Demonstrated experience collaborating with globally distributed teams
Ability to adapt communication and project management approaches to suit diverse cultural and working styles
Familiarity with security control frameworks for AI (e.g., NIST COSAIS, CSA AI Controls Matrix, SANS Critical AI Security Guidelines)
Experience working with Microsoft's security ecosystem or similar large-scale AI platforms
Practical knowledge of risk-based authentication, secure API design, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies
Understanding of privacy-by-design principles and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, regional data regulations) for AI data
Experience with incident response, red teaming, and threat modeling for AI/ML systems
Company
Microsoft
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