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Come join us at Microsoft! Surface Engineering has some amazing opportunities for a Technical Program Manager II in Japan. In this customer-facing technical role, you'll work with enterprise customers and partners to unlock the power of Surface Copilot+ PCs with NPUs and Azure AI. Drive real-world hybrid AI scenarios, design architectures, lead proofs of concept and adoption strategies that make the NPU indispensable. Be at the forefront of cloud-first to edge-forward AI innovation.

We are seeking a visionary and technically grounded person to help drive the creation and landing of customer value for the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Surface Devices. This Technical Program Manager II role is pivotal in shaping and scaling Microsoft's hybrid AI strategy - bridging the power of edge inferencing with the scale of Azure AI and Copilot.

You will work across Microsoft's internal ecosystem and externally with partners and enterprise customers to define, articulate, and deliver the business value of hybrid AI. Your mission: make the NPU indispensable by enabling real-world scenarios that matter to developers, IT Pros, and business decision-makers alike.

Hybrid AI is the next frontier-and Surface NPUs are the key to unlocking its potential. This role is your opportunity to shape how Microsoft delivers AI at the edge, creates new value for customers, and redefines what's possible with Copilot+ PCs.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evangelize the hybrid AI value proposition-Surface NPU + Azure AI + Copilot-as a unified platform.
• Translate technical capabilities into compelling business narratives that resonate with developers, IT Pros, and enterprise customers.
• Partner with marketing and field teams to scale messaging and adoption across global markets.
• Develop strong partnerships with ISVs and customers; Collaborate on hybrid AI solutions that use the NPU in practical settings.
• Serve as a thought leader at internal and external events, representing Surface in the broader AI ecosystem.
• Collaborate deeply with Windows AI Foundry, Azure AI (including Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio), and Surface engineering teams.
• Influence product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies through insights from the field and customer feedback.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) of experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Fluency in Japanese and English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

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