Principal Technical Program Manager

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Microsoft’s security products protect billions of devices and cloud resources, but the security of those products is itself critical. In the Security Platform & AI security team, we’re focused on protecting and improving security and privacy for Microsoft’s newest generation of security products including Sentinel Graph and Security Copilot.

We are creating unique powerful products that will help protect customers and Microsoft against an ever-evolving threat landscape. A small, friendly, fast-moving team, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. We run lean, focus on users, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact.

As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will operate at the crossroads of program development, data security and privacy, and governance, ensuring the best outcomes for Microsoft’s fast adoption of transformative AI solutions. You will take charge of the customer lifecycle of data & privacy, company-wide security initiatives, driving strategic prioritization, comprehensive documentation, and deep analysis to enhance product experiences. By championing user trust and responsible AI, you will work data across Security Platform and AI, streamline processes, and uphold the highest standards of quality, to meet regulatory & compliance.

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.

Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft Security (MSec) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Required 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.

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 15+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary projects, working with data platforms, privacy, legal and regulators.
• 2+ years of experience in projects related to information security, privacy, governance or compliance
• 3 years of experience in managing projects directly involved with data and privacy with both internal and external stakeholders in a global setup.
• 1+ years experience in coordinating machine-learning-powered products.
• Technical depth in software development, data science and machine learning.
• Ability to build dashboards, execute queries, reason over large amounts of data, and speak the language of the engineers, product and compliance teams you work with.

Technical Program Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $189,000 - CAD $303,800 per year.

Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 28th, 2025.

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• Proficient with usable, scalable security programs that deliver real outcomes.
• Aware and able to manage timelines and schedules of mission critical launches.
• Dedicated to building world-class consumer experiences and products in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and can adjust to shifting priorities.