The mission of the Azure Hyperscale Networking Program Management (AHNPM) team is to build and manage the global network for the Microsoft Cloud. We are responsible for managing Fiber, Optical, Wide Area Network (WAN), Metropolitan Area Network (Metro) and Edge connectivity globally for all Microsoft services. Our focus is to set strategic direction and manage our infrastructure portfolio to create the most efficient network for our customers and their mission critical services. We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within our organization and we encourage you to apply to learn more! Do you have experience in fiber optic cable technology and deployment? Are you analytical and interested in enhancing the network that powers the Microsoft Cloud? Are you interested in defining the future for a leading-edge network platform? If yes, then this role is for you! The AHNPM team also manages the Azure Fiber business – our cutting-edge Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology – and is looking for an experienced **Principal Technical Program Manager** to drive our deployment efforts for HCF. This role provides you with the opportunity to effect change that will have enterprise-wide impacts. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will work alongside our Engineering and Product teams to define and establish the strategic direction of Microsoft’s HCF technology and business. We're seeking individuals with a background in engineering, along with knowledge of fiber optical technology and large-scale deployment principles and activities. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficient written and verbal communication, an understanding for technology, experience providing guidance and direction to technical audiences, ability to drive towards the “big picture” while managing details, and the ability to build relationships with key partners. 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** + Work with a team of TPM’s to drive multiple strategic solutions and standards + Work with partner and downstream teams to align Azure Networking standards + You will identify unknown or unmet needs within our Network. You’ll then clarify strategic directions and define solution and standards options for those areas. + You will drive business impact across the organization and track success criteria for Azure Network roadmap. + You will partner with others to collect performance metrics and form hypotheses for complex technical needs in order to improve our regional and wan network. + Other: + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications:** + 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. **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. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, + OR product development + OR equivalent experience. + 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 6, 2025. \#azurecorejobs 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) .