Principal Program Manager, Copilot

At MAI, we are building the next generation of AI-powered products and platforms to support Microsoft and our users. Our Program Management organization operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping teams turn complex ideas into shipped systems that reach millions of users. In this role you will work directly with engineering and product bring structure to ambiguous problems, drive alignment across teams, and help deliver impactful AI-powered experiences. Program Managers and Technical Program Managers play a critical role in improving the quality, velocity, and impact of the teams they support by enabling strong execution and thoughtful decision-making. We are looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and building processes that help organizations move faster.

As a Principal Program Manager, you will partner closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Design to drive the planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical programs that power Microsoft Copilot. In this role, you will bring clarity to ambiguous problems, align cross-functional teams, and deliver high-impact outcomes. You will help teams organize work, manage dependencies, and proactively identify and mitigate risks. This role will also identify opportunities to improve how teams operate by introducing tools, frameworks, and automation that scale execution across the organization.

• Drive end-to-end execution of Copilot features, from early planning through delivery and iteration.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to deliver new capabilities in an agile environment.
• Bring structure to ambiguous problems by developing plans, processes, and frameworks that enable teams to move forward.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage trade-offs, and support informed decision-making.
• Improve team effectiveness by introducing scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms.
• Communicate program status, insights, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Foster collaboration and trust across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Experience coordinating highly complex programs involving multiple teams.
• Proven track record of influencing senior engineering and technical stakeholders and navigating trade-offs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or fast-moving environments.
• Systems thinker with a focus on developing scalable artifacts and processes.
• Experience managing people and enabling teams to perform at their best.

Business Program Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.