Senior Technical Program Managemer

Ready to shape the future of how Microsoft operates its ~$250B+ business portfolio?          Are you passionate about AI, data, and transformative user experiences? Do you bring energy, curiosity, and a sense of ownership to your work?           The Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization is on a mission to redefine how Microsoft measures, monitors, and optimizes its global business, and we’re looking for top talent to join us. This is a unique opportunity to lead with bold ideas, apply cutting-edge technology, and work across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver high-impact business solutions. The right candidate will thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, bring fresh thinking to complex problems, and be eager to learn to take ownership of end-to-end processes and outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, taking risks, and implementing AI to drive business excellence.         We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) team focused on CapEx, COGS, and Gross Margin data for the Commercial Products & Infrastructure Infra and Margin Strategy (CPIM) Finance team. In this role, you will lead strategic reporting modernization and business transformation initiatives, own end-to-end delivery of complex programs that improve financial reporting, automate business processes, and enable better business decisions through modern data and analytics solutions. You will work across Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and Operations teams to define vision, align stakeholders, manage execution, and drive measurable business outcomes.     The ideal candidate combines strong program management skills, business acumen, technical depth, and stakeholder influence. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that simplify reporting experiences, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate Microsoft's finance transformation journey.     At FD&E, we foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation, agility, and transparency, and we are building a team that is ready to help Microsoft chart its next chapter in AI driven business excellence.        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.       This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at our Redmond campus three days a week.

Responsibilities:   Program Leadership  Lead medium-to-large scale reporting modernization and finance transformation initiatives.  Define program vision, strategy, objectives, roadmaps, and success metrics.  Drive end-to-end solution delivery from discovery through implementation and adoption.  Manage complex project plans, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations.  Ensure successful execution across multiple partner teams.  Business Transformation  Partner with Finance leaders to identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve business processes.  Develop business cases and prioritize investments based on impact and customer value.  Drive standardization and modernization of reporting capabilities.  Lead change management and adoption efforts associated with new solutions.  Data & Analytics Strategy  Drive initiatives supporting reporting, planning, forecasting, budgeting, headcount, and operational analytics.  Partner with engineering and data teams to shape