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Principal Technical Program Manager

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 18, 2026
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what canbeand take their careersfurther. This is a world ofmorepossibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the skyisthelimitthinkingina cloud-enabled world. Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-timeanalytics,and business intelligence.The products ourportfolioincludeMicrosoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure EventGrid, and Power BI. Our mission is tobuild the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-firstapplicationsand driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the databases team builds andmaintainsMicrosoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings. The Azure Database for PostgreSQL team is hiring a Principal Product Manager to build new Developer Experiences and Generative AI capabilities in Postgres on Azure that empower developers to build amazing new applications. In this role, you will engage with customers to learn about the apps they are building, tools they are using, understand their requirements and convert them into new innovative features and developer experiences that make Azure Database for PostgreSQL the best database for building new apps. The candidate for this role will have technical experience in both database systems and AI technologies. They will have a proventrack recordof developing and delivering features that delightcustomers, andalso have proficient development skills. Experience with the Azure platform and building Developer Platforms and Tools is preferred. This is a highlycustomer facingrole, and experience in delivering highly impactful demos and presentations to customers and/or conferences is preferred. Key responsibilities include customer research, product envisioning, productplanningand prioritization, GTM (go-to-market) readiness, and on-going analysis toidentifyissues such as attrition, reliability issues, or opportunities for growth. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Responsibilities Defines and influences long-term product vision based on a deep understanding of customer needs, market and user research, the competitive landscape, and Microsoft's business goals and strategy. Developer of technical outbound facing content such as blogs, videos, white papers, demo applications, and technical conference sessions. Evangelize Microsoft Postgres capabilities through internal and external channels to grow mindshare of the platform. Capturing customer, partner, and community feedback to help influence product development direction of AI and Developer features of Postgres on Azure. Collaborates across functions, teams and orgs on joint AI projects and initiatives. Ensures alignment between customers and internal stakeholders, and the goals and strategy of Microsoft. Embody ourcultureandvalues Qualifications Required/MinimumQualifications 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. Job Requirements:Other& Additional Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred/Additional Qualifications Passion for writing and authoring thoughtful guidance with precise attention to detail to ensure consistent messaging and positioning across different channels and content types Experience building popular Developer Tools 2+ year(s) experience in developing AI/ML models, and integrating these into applications Proficient communications skills, critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities Love for engaging customers, listening, problem solving #azdat #azuredata #genai #databases #postgres #vscode #devtools 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 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.