Technical Program Manager Internship (Start ASAP)

Your role

As a Technical Program Manager Intern, you will design product architecture and develop solutions to complex technical needs, while identifying trends in product quality and performance, to deliver on the roadmap. You will drive continuous improvement in quality, profitability, supportability, and delivery, and act as an in-house advocate for millions of people worldwide who use Microsoft products. This opportunity will allow you to lead the development and implementation process for products and services that exceed customer expectations, work cross-functionally with internal and external partners, and define or change existing features. 

Responsibilities

• Defining Product Architecture: Identifying integrated solutions for technical needs across areas such as scale, build out, capacity, performance, etc. 
• Defining and Executing Product Strategy: Develop a technical understanding of the underlying platform, gaps, and opportunities, and gather requirements to drive the vision, strategy, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). 
• Building and Evolving the Product: Build an understanding of business scenarios and technical complexities – to motivate & drive design improvements and increase applicability & platform reliability.

About you

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must have at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship 
•  Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals that affect code implementation and customer experience. 
• Some experience building software or technology for customers beyond the classroom environment is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability in feature design and feasibility. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with a strategic orientation. 
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, particularly in working with remote teams.  
• Demonstrated leadership and exceptional cross-team skills. 

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Benefits

When you become an employee, you may receive the following benefits:

• Industry-leading healthcare
• Discounts on products and services
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Giving programs
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Generous time away
• Opportunities to network and connect

Training & development

Microsoft’s internship program offers hands-on learning and mentorship, allowing you to work on real-world projects with cutting-edge technology. You'll collaborate with global teams, engage in innovative initiatives, and contribute to a dynamic tech community. This is an opportunity to unlock your potential, thrive with peers and experts, and help shape the future of technology.

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Career progression

At Microsoft, internships are the launchpad to a dynamic career trajectory. Beginning with hands-on projects, interns gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, fostering innovation and teamwork. The transformative experience paves the way for a seamless transition into Microsoft's diverse and impactful workforce, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/home.html
• youtube.com