Technical Program Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

MAI Capacity Planning Organization is seeking a highly skilled and strategically minded Technical Program Manager to lead long‑term planning, procurement, and architectural evolution of our global networking footprint. This role drives the roadmap for IP address resource management, coordinates cross‑team execution for major architectural shifts (including IPv6 migration and full‑mesh enablement), and represents MAI Networking with Azure engineering teams to influence platform capabilities and tooling. The ideal candidate blends deep networking fundamentals with strong program leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to translate architectural goals into actionable, durable plans. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and network topology.
Experience working with engineering teams to define tooling requirements and influence platform capabilities.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.
Solid organizational and execution skills, with a track record of delivering results across ambiguous, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
Experience with IPv6 planning or migration programs.
Prior experience with AIOps to help steer tooling implementation and automation
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts, especially within Azure or other hyperscale environments.
Background in network architecture, network engineering, or infrastructure program management.
Experience driving cross‑org initiatives involving both engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Architecture Evolution
Develop and maintain the multi‑year IP procurement and allocation strategy across MAI Networking.
Lead the organizational transition to IPv6, including planning, dependency mapping, execution governance, and stakeholder alignment.
Drive initiatives to evolve the network toward full mesh connectivity and other major architectural improvements.
Partner with architects to translate high‑level networking strategy into concrete milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
Cross‑Team Leadership & Representation
Serve as the primary MAI Networking representative to Azure engineering teams, advocating for feature needs, tooling enhancements, and platform improvements.
Coordinate with partner teams across Azure, MAI, and internal engineering groups to ensure alignment on dependencies, timelines, and resource requirements.
Facilitate decision‑making across orgs by providing clear data, tradeoff analysis, and structured recommendations.
Operational Planning & Logistics
Build and maintain the end‑to-end plan for IP procurement, including forecasting, vendor engagement (if applicable), and internal allocation workflows.
Track and report on networking resource consumption, cost evolution, and efficiency opportunities.
Define requirements for internal tooling to support IP management, cost tracking, and network planning workflows.
Ensure operational readiness for major architectural changes, including documentation, training, and process updates.
Governance & Execution Excellence
Establish and run program governance for multi-quarter and multi-year networking initiatives.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
Identify risks, blockers, and cross-team gaps early, driving mitigation plans and escalation paths.