The Azure High Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence (HPC & AI) compute platform team defines and delivers the hardware roadmap, software, and services that enable our users to run technical computing workloads in Azure – extreme scale AI training and inference including large language models, traditional HPC modelling and simulations, remote visualization, and immersive gaming experiences. We are responsible for providing Azure customers with supercomputer-class capabilities to accelerate their research, drive competitive differentiation, and finding answers to some of the most difficult questions of science and industry. We are looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager with expertise in AI who has a proven track record working with complex and distributed computer systems serving the needs of mission critical customers. This role requires a candidate with an ability to articulate a vision, inspire and get key stakeholder buy-in and delivery, model Microsoft values and lead cross-organization teams to program success. 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** • Responsible for supporting our most important AI customers as they embark on their cloud AI journey. • Work closely with key customers and partners to fuel the growth of the Azure AI platform. • Strong Principal Technical Program Manager to drive highly impactful cross-organization initiatives around leading AI Infrastructure spanning multiple Azure products and services. • A self-starter with proven track record of managing complex program/project to successful completion, working across a large set of cross-functional stakeholders. • Willing and able to mentor members of the team and provide support to our Product Management team. • Candidate must be coachable and a team player. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development experience managing complex projects/programs + OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + 3+ years of experience with modern cloud infrastructure concepts and design techniques. + Demonstrated track record of delivering infrastructure projects/programs on time and under budget. **Other Qualifications:** + 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:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, + OR product development + OR equivalent experience. + with 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + Knowledge of HPC & AI infrastructure system architecture, high-performance fabric and cloud software stack with a proven track record of industry success and Big data/Kusto/AI & ML knowledge or experience + Proven technical program management track record with strong history of delivering highly effective and collaborative products in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment. + Deep knowledge of leading AI & machine learning computing environments and technologies employed by customers including CPUs, FPGAs, ASICS, memory, RDMA, high-speed interconnects like InfiniBand, deep learning & data mining common frameworks and techniques, and multiple types of distributed computing systems. Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 May 6, 2025. 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