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The Manufacturing Test Solutions (MTS) team within Microsoft’s Windows + Devices Group is seeking a seasoned and strategic **Senior Technical Program Manager** to lead high-impact NPI programs and strategic initiatives across our Surface and Xbox product portfolios. As a Level 63 TPM, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the test strategy for some of Microsoft’s most iconic hardware platforms.

This role goes beyond traditional program management. You will be responsible for orchestrating complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware test systems, enterprise-scale software platforms, and global manufacturing operations. You will lead with influence, drive alignment across engineering, operations, and supplier teams, and ensure that our test infrastructure evolves in lockstep with product innovation and business priorities.

You will also be a key contributor to the organization’s modernization journey—leveraging AI, digital management tools (e.g., Power BI), and predictive analytics to improve test coverage, reduce cycle time, and enable data-driven decision-making. Your ability to integrate technical depth with business acumen will be critical in driving measurable outcomes across the Surface and Xbox portfolios.

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

+ Lead strategic program execution across hardware and software domains, ensuring alignment with product development timelines, factory readiness, and business goals.

+ Drive enterprise software development for manufacturing test infrastructure, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination with internal and external engineering teams.

+ Own program schedules, budgets, and delivery milestones, balancing technical complexity with business impact and ensuring timely delivery of integrated test solutions.

+ Engage and align cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, operations, and supplier teams, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and clear communications.

+ Manage supplier and partner relationships, ensuring delivery of both hardware testers and software components that meet quality, compliance, and cost targets.

+ Utilize digital platforms (e.g., Power BI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise) to monitor KPIs, visualize test data, and support predictive analytics for yield and quality improvements.

+ Champion innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to modernize test infrastructure and software workflows in support of Microsoft’s transformation into a frontier firm.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 4+years experiencein engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

+ 4+ years of experience leading cross-functional hardware or software programs with direct accountability for schedule, budget, and delivery.

+ 4+ yearsof experience collaborating with suppliers and external partners to provide comprehensive hardware-software integration solutions.

+ 2+ years ofexperience driving organizationalroadmapstrategy forenterprise engineeringdevelopment across internal and external teams.Includingpresenting to senior leadership and driving cross-functional alignment.

**Preferred Qualifications** :

+  6+ years of experience leading cross-functional hardware or software programs with direct accountability for schedule, budget, and delivery.

+ Familiarity with manufacturing test systems and factory operations, including test coverage planning and yield analysis.

+ Proficiencywith digital management and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise).

+ Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with business acumen to drive cost, quality, and time-to-market decisions.

+ Growth mindset and collaborative leadership style in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

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