Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. Are you passionate about safeguarding global customers from vulnerability exploits? Do you excel in project and program management and want to make a significant impact with diverse and global security partner organizations? If so, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is looking for you. We are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our dynamic Security Release Team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of Microsoft's security release processes including assigning and publishing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). As a member of the Security Release Team, within the MSRC, you will drive the coordination and execution of complex security release programs, working closely with a global network of security experts and partners. Your responsibilities will include orchestrating comprehensive security release strategies, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and leveraging advanced project management methodologies to mitigate risks. By developing and enforcing stringent security industry standards such as CVSS, CWE, CPE and others, you will play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of our products and services, while also spearheading initiatives to enhance the scalability and operational efficiency of our security release pipeline. Join us in building robust solutions that empower Microsoft's ability to deliver secure products and services in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Your expertise will contribute to protecting millions of users worldwide, making a tangible impact on global cybersecurity. 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. **Responsibilities** • Lead and manage end-to-end technical programs, focusing on security release management. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, operations and customer support, to deliver high-quality security releases on time. • Drive the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines across the release pipeline. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. • Identify and mitigate potential security risks throughout the release process. • Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of program objectives. • Continuously improve release processes to enhance security, scalability, and operational efficiency. • Monitor and report on program progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership. Other : Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** · Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience. · 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. **Preferred Qualifications** · Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience. · 6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. · 1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 3, 2025. **\#MSRC #MSRCJobs #SecurityRelease #PatchTuesday #MSFTSecurity** Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .