Senior Technical Program Manager

Mountain View, United States

Senior Technical Program Manager

Mountain View, California, United States

+ 2 more locations

Date posted

Oct 08, 2025

Job number

1892311

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25 %

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Program Management

Discipline

Technical Program Management

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

The OpenAI Partnership team is driving one of the most consequential collaborations in technology, shaping the future of AI across Microsoft. Our work impacts Microsoft end-to-end, enabling transformative product experiences, unlocking new business models, and shaping the future of responsible AI on a global scale. Join us to be on the forefront of AI and redefine what’s possible.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager on the OpenAI Partnership team, you will influence the overarching strategy for one of Microsoft’s most critical partnerships. You will set the vision and strategy for cross-functional initiatives that span engineering, product, and business domains. You will lead the creation, design, and execution of scalable processes, architect scalable and easy to read dashboards and reporting for executive leadership and foster relationships to drive impact across Microsoft and OpenAI. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate and communicate effectively at the executive level.

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.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)

Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
- OR equivalent experience.
2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex programs with executive visibility and business impact.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience 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).
3+ years of experience working with AI products or services.
Experience with global partnerships and/or highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to succeed in ambiguous, fast paced environments.
Proficient communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Experience using data to drive prioritization and measure progress.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).

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 October 22, 2025.

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Responsibilities

Set and drive the end-to-end program strategy for high-impact, multi-product AI initiatives, anticipating market and technology trends, aligning executive leaders across functions, and defining clear deliverables, timelines, and success metrics. Maintain visibility and accountability through structured forums, building trust and driving alignment and execution across teams without direct authority.
Lead multiple concurrent programs with broad business impact, driving operational rigor, continuous improvement, and early identification and escalation of blockers to ensure commitments are met, supported by stakeholder relationships.
Accelerate time-to-market, maximize customer and partner value, and champion AI and automation in program operations. Deliver executive dashboards and insights, using data to measure impact and drive accountability.
Mentor peers and lead communities of practice to promote growth and inclusion by sharing best practices.
Coordinate across business development, legal, product, research, and engineering to support deal execution and partnership enablement, collaborating with Microsoft and OpenAI teams to ensure successful IP transfer, progress tracking, and gap reporting.
Analyze needs, form hypotheses, test solutions, and integrate feedback to build effective solutions. Monitor performance metrics, iterate on improvements, and foster relationships to deliver results.
Build automated solutions to enhance cross company impact.
Be available to work on-call as needed, aligned with product release cycles and role-specific requirements.
Embody our culture and values

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Savings and investments

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Giving programs

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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