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Senior Technical Program Manager - Windows Ecosystem

Microsoft

Microsoft

IT, Operations
USD 119,800-234,700 / year
Posted on Aug 23, 2025

Senior Technical Program Manager - Windows Ecosystem

Redmond, Washington, United States

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Date posted
Aug 22, 2025
Job number
1861045
Work site
Up to 100% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Program Management
Discipline
Partner Enablement Program Mgmt
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

On the Windows Ecosystem Enablement (WE2) team, our approach involves deep collaboration with our hardware and software partners. We drive enablement and adoption of Windows with an ecosystem of partners that provide differentiated experiences for our mutual customers. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the way we enable our partners to make Windows devices that continue to delight over a billion customers.


As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will work closely with Microsoft engineering teams, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners, and Independent Hardware Vendors (IHV) who are building the next generation of Copilot+ devices to build and execute scale co-engineering and device user experience programs. You will be is a key enabler for Microsoft, and our partners surfacing key data for engineering teams to produce the best-in-class Copilot+ PCs for our shared customers.

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 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in relevant technical domain (e.g., cloud services, security), technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group/cross-functional engineering
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience independently leading cross-functional programs, negotiate product plans, resolve blockers, and manage partner communications and expectations.
  • Proficiency in Windows OS platform technologies, including system architecture, drivers, and hardware integration, with experience enabling coordinated OEM update strategies.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook for executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience across organizational boundaries, with a track record of delivering results through cooperation, coordination, and prioritization in complex environments.

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:

  • Proven track record of collaboration across diverse disciplines and with external partners.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technology requirements.
  • Experience effective driving diverse v-teams across geographic regions.
  • Experience working with ecosystem hardware partners at multiple levels in an organization (working teams to leadership teams).
  • Passion for driving quality through customer obsession, curiosity, and a bias for action with a data-driven approach
  • Experience communcating and presenting both in-person and using collaboration technology like Microsoft Teams and PowerBI.

Partner Enablement Program Mgmt 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 August 29, 2025.

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Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define end-to-end solutions enabling scale hardware co-engineering and device-based user experience evaluation programs.
  • Advance Windows software and hardware product improvement with Microsoft engineering teams and ecosystem partners by generating and aggregating user experience data to generate insights that identify potential gaps and areas of opportunity.
  • Develop the execution plan, key performance indicators, and milestones.
  • Drive execution of the program.
  • Develop and maintain program reports to track progress and surface key operational insights for internal and external stakeholders.
  • 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.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
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.