Microsoft · 3 hours ago
Principal Program Manager - Hardware Development Process & Strategy
United States, California, San Diego
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on expanding its cloud infrastructure and services. They are seeking a Principal Program Manager for Hardware Development Process & Strategy to improve hardware development processes and ensure execution consistency across projects and teams.
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Responsibilities
Own hardware development process definition, governance, and continuous improvement across CHSE programs
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in HW development and lab execution across projects and ODMs
Lead strategic initiatives such as ODM frameworks, site strategy alignment, and geographic execution models
Establish clear ownership, decision frameworks, and operating mechanisms for strategic programs
Partner with Engineering, Lab, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to drive adoption
Improve predictability and execution consistency across programs and systems
Provide leadership with data-driven insights on systemic execution risks and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Experience working with ODMs or external manufacturing partners
Experience in large-scale cloud or infrastructure hardware programs
Experience driving governance models without adding bureaucracy
5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-organizational programs
Experience defining or improving hardware development or lab processes
Proven executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in hardware development, program management, or process engineering OR equivalent experience
Company
Microsoft
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