Technical Program Manager II - Manufacturing Test

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will own program schedules, budgets, and stakeholder alignment across engineering, operations, and supplier teams. You will drive the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies for key subsystems—RF, audio, optical, touch, and sensors—while also managing the software lifecycle for internal tools, data platforms, and automation frameworks.

This position plays a critical role in Microsoft’s modernization journey, leveraging AI, digital management tools (e.g., Power BI), and predictive analytics to improve test coverage, reduce cycle time, and enable data-driven decision-making. You will help shape the future of manufacturing test engineering by integrating business rigor with technical depth in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

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

• Own program schedules, budgets, and delivery milestones across hardware test systems and software platforms, ensuring alignment with product development timelines and factory readiness.
• Lead enterprise software development efforts supporting manufacturing test infrastructure, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination with internal and external engineering teams.
• Drive program execution across hardware and software domains, ensuring cross-functional alignment, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of integrated test solutions.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and ensuring clear communication across engineering, operations, and supplier teams.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships, overseeing delivery of both hardware testers and software components, and ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize digital tools and platforms (e.g., Power BI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise) to monitor KPIs, visualize test data, and support predictive analytics for yield and quality improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to modernize test infrastructure and software workflows in support of Microsoft’s frontier firm transformation.
• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale software development efforts, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination across internal and external teams.
• Experience presenting program status, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working with suppliers, c