Technical Program Manager, AI

3 Months ago • 6-10 Years • Research Development • $137,600 PA - $294,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Technical Program Manager, AI role at Microsoft AI focuses on delivering world-class foundational AI models. The position requires coordinating large-scale programs, collaborating with researchers and engineers, managing timelines and resources, and leveraging data analytics for improvement. Responsibilities include end-to-end project planning, risk identification, stakeholder communication, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate possesses deep understanding of the AI model pipeline (data collection, training, serving), experience managing cross-functional projects, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role involves working with infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback teams.
Must have:
  • Deep understanding of AI model pipeline
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive problem-solving and risk management
  • Data analysis and improvement tracking
Good to have:
  • Experience with large language models
  • Experience with multimodal models

Job Details

Job Description
Overview
 
At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance and product deployment. We’re tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI. 

Help deliver one of the best foundational models in the world at Microsoft AI.  

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented AI Technical Program Manager to help bring our vision to life. We are looking for outstanding individuals excited about contributing to the next generation of systems that will transform the field. In particular, we are looking for candidates who: 
 
  • Deeply understand the pipeline of collecting data, training and then serving language models and multimodal models. 
  • Have experience in working side-by-side with researchers and engineers. 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 
  • Are passionate about managing high stakes time-sensitive large-scale programs. 
  • Take the initiative and enjoys finding paths through complexity in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Are comfortable owning projects that span offices, teams and time zones, can co-ordinate different workstreams, and drive to relentlessly unblock progress. 
  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for exploring new methods and technologies. 
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. 
 
By applying to this role based in U.S. Mountain View, CA. You are required to be local to the San Francisco area and be in office 3 days a week. 

Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate projects and programs including all elements of end-to-end project planning, timelines, milestones, performance metrics, and resource needs for programs and product cycles. 
  • Collaborate with the product team and other engineers and researchers across Microsoft and other vendors to identify gaps and drive timelines towards resolutions and mitigations. 
  • Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement, track progress, and measure the impact of quality and efficiency programs on key metrics. 
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. 
  • Accountable to own the status of key projects, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions to ensure timely delivery. 
  • Communicate program strategies, progress, and results to executive leadership and key stakeholders, advocating for the quality and efficiency function within the team. 
  • Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback 
  • Advance the AI frontier responsibly 
  • Embody our and

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6 years experience in working with AI researchers, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development 
  • OR equivalent experience. 
  • 6 years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 10 years experience in working with AI researchers, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience. 
  • 10 years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
 
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:  
 
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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