Technical Program Manager – Strategy & Ops

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum is seeking a senior program manager to drive operational and investment analysis, budget governance, and long-range planning. You will build BI dashboards, manage cost models, and translate complex data into actionable decisions.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and guide the 3-year strategic plan to support accelerated technical goals. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in engineering or product management, strong analytics, and experience in supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years 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.
• Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, preferably with a focus on supply chain.
• MBA or minor in economics, finance, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience evolving businesses from research to productization.
• Operational rigor and systems thinking (rhythms, governance patterns, repeatable processes).
• Deep experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Experience working with Finance to assess OpEx and CapEx impacts, tradeoffs, and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational and investment analysis to optimize resources and equipment across functions and locations.
• Own the budget management process and identify risks and opportunities early.
• Own and lead periodic planning cycles.
• Manage cost models and present data-driven risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards to track initiatives and investments.
• Develop and maintain a 3-year strategic plan to guide annual planning.
• Lead monitoring and communication of supply chain risk and mitigation plans.
• Support various rhythm of business activities as requested.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

AI tools

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or economics/finance/operations/supply chain minor

Job description

Quantum is seeking a senior program manager to drive operational and investment analysis, budget governance, and long-range planning. You will build BI dashboards, manage cost models, and translate complex data into actionable decisions.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and guide the 3-year strategic plan to support accelerated technical goals. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in engineering or product management, strong analytics, and experience in supply chain