Microsoft

Technical Program Manager II - Finance Data & Experiences

Microsoft$102K — $202K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years in program management or related areas.
  • 4+ years managing cross-functional projects preferred.
  • Experience in reading/writing code for documentation/product demos.
  • Familiar with financial functions like FP&A, Accounting, or Reporting.
  • Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Azure platforms, and SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large-scale finance transformation initiatives.
  • Define program vision, objectives, and success criteria.
  • Drive projects from inception to implementation and adoption.
  • Manage risks, project plans, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
  • Collaborate with Finance leaders to optimize business processes.
  • Champion reporting modernization and automation initiatives.
  • Build relationships and communicate program updates with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options and supportive work-life balance.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Involvement in innovative transformations within the finance sector.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager II to join the Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization and lead strategic reporting modernization and business transformation initiatives across Microsoft Finance.

In this role, you will 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, Engineering, Data Platform, and Business 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.

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 scalable architecture and solution designs.
  • Ensure solutions deliver high-quality, trusted, and actionable financial insights.
  • Promote data governance and operational excellence practices.

Stakeholder Management
  • Build trusted relationships across Finance, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
  • Influence decisions without direct authority.
  • Communicate executive-level updates, program health, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Align stakeholders around shared outcomes and business priorities.

Innovation & Process Improvement
  • Champion automation, AI, and modern reporting capabilities.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify business processes and increase organizational efficiency.
  • Mentor junior TPMs and contribute to program management best practices.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, Business, or related field AND 2+ years of experience in technical program management, project management, software engineering, data analytics, business intelligence, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
  • Experience supporting Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Reporting, or Business Operations functions.
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, Azure data platforms, SAP, or enterprise financial systems.
  • Experience leading reporting modernization or business transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and Azure DevOps.
  • Experience implementing automation and AI-enabled business solutions.
  • Experience managing programs involving financial reporting, forecast reporting, budget planning, headcount, or operational performance reporting.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs from concept through implementation.
  • Experience working with reporting, analytics, data platforms, or business applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across organizations.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.


Technical Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.

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