Technical Program Manager - Responsible AI

Overview

Microsoft AI is at the forefront of the responsible development and global deployment of AI to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. It is a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.

As a Program Manager for Responsible AI, you will work closely with teams across Microsoft considering all aspects of AI safety, governance and risk, ensuring that our principles and commitments are met in a timely and product-first manner.

This role, based within a highly agile interdisciplinary team, will allow you to grow and further your deep understanding of all aspects of AI development and deployment both within Microsoft and beyond.

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 achieve 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.

Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

As a Program Manager for Responsible AI, you will:

• Work as part of a fast-growing, interdisciplinary team of Responsible AI practitioners and with cross-functional teams in the day-to-day delivery and development of Copilot, ensuring that Microsoft's Responsible AI principles and practices are satisfactorily embedded;
• Partner closely with colleagues in the Office of Responsible AI and Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team to develop, refine and apply innovative governance processes, responsive in part to a dynamic technical and regulatory landscape;
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of Responsible AI objectives;
• Develop and deliver training materials and resources to support Responsible AI awareness and adoption.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in the Generative AI field in an engineering, product, policy or technical program management role OR equivalent experience;
• Bachelor's Degree AND/OR experience in product/technical program management OR equivalent experience;
• Experience working on complex cross-functional projects;
• Strong organisational and communication skills; and
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing environments and demands.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on complex legal or governance projects in a fast-paced technology setting; and
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, or similar.