Sr. Technical Program Manager

Job description

We are looking for someone passionate about technology, who enjoys going down technology rabbit holes to learn more at every opportunity, demonstrates a growth mindset, enjoys being a coach and mentor (in that they want to grow/teach others) all while simplifying technological concepts to make them auditable.

The **Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM)** position is responsible for supporting the execution of our Internal Audit (IA) processes: project engagement, program coverage, and strategy.

Project engagement responsibilities are to support the fieldwork team as a technical subject matter expert during the execution of an audit - your success is in empowering the team with relevant collateral, insights and actionable data during an audit.

Program coverage relates to the planning of audits to ensure that we address risks to Microsoft in how we plan and execute audits, covering key enterprise risks and emergent threats, and strategic focus ensures that the entire IA organization is informed on emergent technical trends and their impact on Microsoft.

The TPM role is a great blend of leveraging engineering expertise to influence Microsoft’s risk stance.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

This role follows a **hybrid work model** , requiring **on-site presence at our Redmond campus three days a week** .

**Responsibilities**

+ Understand Microsoft’s Engineering and Research landscape, build relationships across them to be seen as an act as a trusted partner, with the expertise to support both internal and external stakeholders to outcomes that grow shareholder value and safeguard Microsoft assets.
+ Assist in identifying gaps in risk/audit coverage through an understanding of corporate strategy and/or technology direction, criticality and industry-specific requirements or regulations.
+ Demonstrate a passion for the acquisition of technical knowledge, with a focus on research areas of potential exploration while guiding adherence to security, privacy and ethical policies, standards, and regulatory requirements).

Support the raising of technical knowledge of the group on assigned risk areas through sharing research and relevant collateral.
+ Design functional, right-sized collateral or tooling that enables the team to execute with increased efficiency.
+ Lead efforts to validate engineering controls or service architecture while focusing the team on identifying critical areas, that may have impact to Microsoft risk posture.
+ Understand and translate engineering metrics, cycles, environments, tools, processes to identify and prioritize key risk areas and associated controls.
+ Is a team influencer in that you revel in bringing alignment and structure to individual functions while directing them towards committed outcomes.
+ Build business acumen, foster inclusive culture, and risk mindset for the lead and audit team.

For example, providing actionable insight and coaching through feedback.
+ Ensure clear and concise audit reporting of risks tested during the audit.

Analyze and advise management on whether their planned actions will mitigate identified risks and provide perspective on risk trends.

For example, reviewing audit reports and management responses.

Reviewing team's audit findings and report to provide comments on quality against audit objectives when needed.
+ Embody Microsoft Values and “One Microsoft,” while embracing a growth mindset and driving impact.

Champion an inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone can be their best.

**Qualifications**

**Required/Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in 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.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience 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.
+ 10+ years or more of demonstrated work experience in Engineering disciplines (Development, Operations, Program Management), Audit or equivalent experience.
+ Familiarity with DevOps, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as well as Program Management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall) and able to apply them pragmatically and as best suited.
+ Experience with metrics, large data sets, visually presenting data to enable decision making; ability to use Query Languages to elicit requisite data.
+ Ability to simplify the complex and contextualize audit findings.
+ Collaborative team player – value working as a team, and success as a team.
+ Curiosity to understand how things work and ability to dig into the details when needed.

A self-driven constant researcher/ validator of facts and figures.
+ Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with stakeholders.
+ Written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to influence and motivate people across a broad variety of job functions through your relationships.
+ Organizational skills to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously, without losing sight of the highest priority items.
+ Working knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, online safety, ethical AI or service availability.
+ Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.

Technical Program Management 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 **November 10, 2025** .

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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