Principal Technical Hardware Program Manager

In Mixed Reality, people—not devices—are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together—whether that’s scientists “meeting” on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we’re incorporating diverse groundbreaking technologies from sensors, computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, AI, and more. We’re a growing team of talented engineers and artists putting technology on a human path across Holographic devices.

The Product Development and Mechanical Engineering team is seeking a Principal Technical Hardware Program Manager. The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who will thrive in this fast-paced technical environment.  You will be responsible for all facets of program management throughout the development cycle.  This includes creating business opportunity proposals, Statement of Work (SOWs), leading development partner selection, and management of development from specification through volume production ramp.  Throughout the program you will manage schedule, budget, resource planning, and provide an environment enabling efficient execution and collaboration across Microsoft and partner development teams. You will be responsible for scoping development programs, driving decisions for feature sets and capabilities as well as providing status and recommendations to immediate and executive level management. 

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.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Technical Hardware Program Manager, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Leading Product Development of future devices, including planning and creating schedule and budget, from design, to tooling and component fabrication, to prototype and engineering builds
• Driving cross-functional teams across multiple geographical locations, including mechanical engineering, material science, thermal design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation for complex mechanical components, and optics, electrical engineering, and sensor teams for integration of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies like (PCBAs), Flexible Printed Circuit Assemblies (FPCAs), and Camera Modules
• Managing end-to-end supplier engagements of critical mechanical and optical components, from initial supplier selection and SOW creation, to delivery of components within schedule and forecast budget
• Collaborating with Reliability and Validation partner teams, to ensure robust design that meets product requirements, influencing prioritization and debug to align with mechanical design releases
• Generating clarity by identifying and defining issues and constraints, distilling data, establishing facts and drawing conclusions, and driving to closure and ensuring solid root cause understanding
• Communicating complex issues and trade-offs to development partners and management
• Expected travel (domestic and international) to support design and manufacturing activities
• Embody our Culture  &  Values 

Qualifications

Required 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.

• 5+ years Experience managing large development programs and cross-functional teams across multiple geographical locations.

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: