Do you want to lead a team that is transforming how Microsoft measures, monitors, and manages its global business portfolio through AI-driven innovation? Are you passionate about shaping strategy and delivering next-generation analytics platforms, intelligent user experiences, and automation at scale? If so, we have an exciting opportunity in the Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization. FD&E builds trusted, connected, and compliant solutions that leverage AI to enable Microsoft to run its business more efficiently and effectively. Our products influence data-driven decisions across audiences from senior leadership to frontline sellers, and we pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.

As a Principal Technical Program Management (TPM) Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Technical Program Managers, driving vision, strategy, and execution for complex, cross-functional initiatives that integrate AI capabilities into Microsoft’s global finance ecosystem. You will partner with senior finance and engineering leaders to define priorities, align roadmaps, and deliver intelligent solutions that enable predictive insights and automated decision-making for the Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Finance team. This role requires strong technical program management expertise, deep business and financial acumen, and the ability to influence across organizations to ensure alignment on strategy, tradeoffs, and delivery. You will own strategic planning for multiple feature areas, orchestrate integration efforts across teams, and establish governance frameworks to ensure delivery excellence and risk management. Beyond execution, you will foster a culture of accountability and growth within your team, mentor TPMs, and champion AI innovation to solve tough problems like balancing customer needs with engineering sustainability.

Join us and help shape the future of Microsoft’s finance transformation. Your leadership will drive AI-powered solutions that empower decision-making at global scale, accelerate business performance, and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

As a Principal TPM Manager, you will:

• Lead and Develop Talent: Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven solutions and modern engineering practices.
• Drive Strategic Planning and AI Integration: Own the vision and roadmap for multiple feature areas, embedding AI and machine learning capabilities into analytics platforms and workflows. Define program goals that leverage predictive insights, intelligent automation, and advanced data models to transform finance operations.
• Influence and Align Across Organizations: Partner with senior leaders in Finance, Engineering, and Business to shape priorities and secure resources for high-impact initiatives. Drive alignment on strategy and tradeoffs, ensuring AI adoption accelerates business outcomes while maintaining system sustainability.
• Ensure Delivery Excellence and Governance: Establish robust processes for execution, risk management, and quality assurance across complex, cross-functional programs. Use telemetry and AI-powered analytics to proactively identify risks, optimize performance, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Champion AI Innovation and Customer-Centric Design: Evangelize AI capabilities internally and externally, educating stakeholders on how intelligent solutions enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Engage directly with customers and business partners to gather feedback and refine AI-driven experiences.
• Orchestrate End-to-End Delivery: Oversee integrated schedules, dependencies, and milestones for large-scale programs. Ensure cohesive, connected user scenarios powered by AI insights, and make course corrections when projects deviate from goals or timelines.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years people management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Proven ability to define strategy, manage roadmaps, and deliver large-scale programs with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, cloud technologies, and data platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years people management experience.
• 8+ 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).
• Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise-scale platforms or workflows.
• Deep knowledge of analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence technologies (e.g., Azure, Power BI, Synapse).
• Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Expertise in risk management, governance frameworks, and delivery excellence for global programs.
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within technical teams.