Senior Technical Program Manager-PowerPoint

AECOM; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is searching for a Senior Technical Program Manager to manage complex product roadmaps and cross-team collaborations, particularly focusing on innovative AI solutions within the PowerPoint domain. The role demands strong technical, communication, and project management skills, offering an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering or product management.
• 2+ years managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience with AI/ML systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage product roadmaps, risks, and dependencies across teams.
• Establish criteria for quality and ensure accountability.
• Drive the Copilot roadmap for M365.

Skills

Technical Program Management

AI and ML Systems

Agile Practices

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Comework forPowerPoint!We’rebuildingAI poweredvisual communication tools to help people effectively land their point with compelling presentations.Millions of people use PowerPoint every day to tell their stories bothprofessionalandpersonalin a meaningful way.With Copilot inPowerPoint,we areatthe forefront of reinventing how productivity happens in the workplace and how people create and consume presentations.

We believe world class products come from world class teams. We care deeply about our culture andmakesure our team is inclusive where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

We arelooking for a **Senior** **Technical Program Manager** tohelpmanage product roadmaps, cross-team risks and dependencies, planning and execution in a complex environment with multiple teams working together.Youhave the opportunity todesign a system that allows our engineering and product teams to do their very best work.This is a fast-paced environment whereyou’llbe on thecutting edgeof where Microsoft ismaking big bets.This rolerequires a unique mix of passion for technology, attention to detail, emotionalintelligenceand executive presence. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that will give you the opportunity to learn and grow acrossExperiences+ Devices(E+D) and interact with the teams who build our most well-loved Office products and are innovating on AI fronts.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

**Responsibilities**

+ Support thekey leaders forPowerPointto drive towards aggressive ship timelineswith ahigh-qualitybar, implementing PPT Copilot featuresacrosstheportfolio ofM365 products.

+ Act astechnical translatorsbetween infrastructure/product/platform teams.

+ Establish key ship criteria and holdcross-team leadership accountable to ensure customer-driven quality gates are met.

+ Assist Copilot shiproom owner to drive a results-oriented, customer-focusedforum.

+ Capture, continually communicateand drive the Copilot roadmapforM365.

+ Own and driveregular and concisecommunications.

+ Clarify key stakeholders,rolesandresponsibilities.

+ Drive preparation and workback schedulesacross multiple teamsfor all executivereviews.

+ Make sure thatrelated planning guidance and keysites/resources (i.e.SharePoint,Azure Dev Opsetc.)aremaintainedand updated on a regularbasis.

+ Drive requirements withour tools teamsto ensure our Azure Dev Ops, OKR,and othernecessarytoolingsupport effective processes and discussions.

+ Partner withkey leadershipon special projects as needed.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

+ 2+ years of experience with AI and ML Systems including large language models like GPT, Claude and/or generative image creation like DALL-E and Stable diffusion.

+ Agile and continuous improvement mindset, including familiarity with agile practices, at scale best practices and related tooling (i.e. Azure DevOps Boards for Backlogs).

**Other Requirements:**

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 Qualifications:**

+ 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.

+ 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

+ Resiliency, independence, and ability to navigate through ambiguous challenges.

+ Innate curiosity and ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly evolving environment.

+ Effective communication skills and executive presence.

+ Ability to change the momentum of current plans to a more beneficial course that amplifies their impact.

+ Relationship building skills and influence/collaborate at all organizational levels.

+ Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment, orchestrating strategic and complex business activity.

+ Knowledgeable in creating and managing enterprise Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 30th, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .