Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Engineering Operations
Principal TPM at Microsoft Quantum leading engineering operations: owning planning cycles, budget management, operational/investment analysis, BI dashboards, and supply-chain risk monitoring. Requires strong technical program management, data analysis and visualization, and cross-functional communication. Onsite in Redmond, WA.
- Compensation
- $142.8K–$274.8K / yr
- Location
- United States, Washington, Redmond
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience 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 meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check
- Citizenship verification for export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR or equivalent)
- Ability to work in an "AI-first" environment using modern AI tools
Nice to have
- 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 in evolving businesses from research to productization
- Operational rigor and systems thinking (operations 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
- Experience applying program judgment and systems thinking to balance performance, reliability, scalability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, supply, and long-term architecture
- Experience evaluating external technologies and partners through technical diligence, requirements definition, integration planning, and measurable acceptance criteria
- Proficient communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, leading through influence across internal and external partner teams
Full description
Overview
At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit .
Microsoft Quantum is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Enginering Operations with a growth mindset to lead the Rhythm of Business including planning, engineering operations analysis, budget management, and ad hoc supply chain research and analytics. In this role, you will ensure Quantum is enabled to meet its product roadmap, while operating within budget and ensuring our critical supply chain. This is a high-impact role requiring deep technical project management, analytical and problems solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively including deck development.
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
- Perform operational and investment analysis to optimize the use of Quantum’s resources and equipment, across functions and locations – all to ensure the technical roadmap is delivered
- Own the budget management process, and support the team leader in meeting budgetary commitments by maintaining a “purchase order” level view by Quantum initiative, identifying risks and opportunities early, and managing business levers
- Own and lead periodic planning cycles
- Manage cost models, and present information that translates complex operational and financial data into clear risks, opportunities, potential decisions, and recommendations
- Develop and maintain BI dashboards to track key Quantum initiatives and related investment
- Develop and maintain a “3-year” strategic plan to help guide the annual planning process in a manner that enables Quantum’s accelerated technical goals
- Lead the monitoring and communication of Quantum related supply chain risk, and work with team to implement risk mitigation plans
- Support various “rhythm of business” activities as requested
Other:
- Embody our culture and values.
QualificationsRequired/minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development