Product/Program Management pathways

Business Program Managers (BPM) work across the business to align major components of many projects simultaneously by organizing people and processes, and analyzing data to drive business decisions. As part of the business function of different organizations within Microsoft, BPMs help strategize and orchestrate delivery and improvements of various programs and processes that impact business results.

Product Managers (PMs) drive development and build consensus throughout the entire product lifecycle. PMs typically apply their background in technology and business domains to define features and achieve product vision from product definition and planning through development, release, and end of life.

Technical Program Managers (TPMs) drive the development and implementation process of programs, products, and services. TPMs typically apply their background in software engineering and technology to provide cross-functional leadership to build alignment for efforts such as product architecture and solutions to complex technical needs.