Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Principal Hardware Program Manager
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet. They are seeking a Principal Hardware Program Manager to lead complex Cloud hardware infrastructure programs, ensuring timely delivery and high quality through effective coordination and stakeholder management.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of complex Cloud hardware infrastructure programs, from requirements definition through product launch, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams
Own program schedules and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, removing roadblocks, and driving resolution to maintain momentum and meet critical milestones
Drive stakeholder alignment and accountability, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Communicate program strategy, status, and risks effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional partners through clear, data-driven updates and executive-level presentations
Navigate and resolve complex technical and business challenges, providing strategic guidance and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver impactful results
Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, leveraging insights and lessons learned to optimize program execution and accelerate innovation
Own product solution delivery, including driving product specifications and developing a deep understanding of customer needs to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions
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 experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
6 years experience managing datacenter networking switch infrastructure projects
2+ years experience managing AI GPU product development in fast-paced environment
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience
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)
Experience managing E2E hardware product development, preferably in cloud infrastructure HW or server or networking switch rack development
Proven program management experience from NPI to post-product launch
Proven leadership, management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills including L1/L2 Triage Capability
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, and experience working effectively with all organizational levels
Proven experience prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure, fast-faced environment
Well versed in Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.) and Power BI
Knowledge of high-volume GPU based server design, hyper-scale networking switch rack and manufacturing is desired
Knowledge about datacenters & operation at scale
Company
Microsoft
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