Principal Technical Program Manager (AI Security)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Program Manager (AI Security): Driving the development and orchestration of advanced security features and programs for Microsoft Copilot, protecting users from emerging threats including prompt injection and adversarial manipulation. Focus on designing and deploying security control sets, real-time detection systems, and defense-in-depth strategies for AI-powered products at a global scale.

Location: New York, United States. This is a hybrid role, requiring employees within 50 miles of a Microsoft office in the U.S. to work from the office at least four days a week starting January 26, 2026.

Salary: USD $188,000 – $304,200 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers trusted, human-centered AI experiences, making trust, safety, and resilience foundational to every Copilot interaction across devices, platforms, and ecosystems.

What you will do

• Lead and orchestrate AI security programs across multiple client surfaces (desktop, web, mobile), aligning roadmaps and milestones with partner teams.
• Drive feature development for prompt injection defenses, intent-based detection systems, and security control sets.
• Partner with engineering, research, and product managers to scope initiatives, define success metrics, and plan phased delivery.
• Implement novel defense-in-depth strategies like cross-prompt isolation (XPIA), adaptive threat detections, and secure model lifecycle practices.
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance for AI-related telemetry and signals.
• Drive execution excellence by defining schedules, milestones, KPIs, and reviewing progress while managing dependencies and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• English: B2 required.
• Work authorization for the United States is required.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI security, including prompt injection defenses and adversarial ML.
• Proven track record driving feature launches and large-scale rollouts in complex systems across multiple client surfaces.
• Experience defining long-term program vision and strategy for security/AI projects and proficiency with OKRs.
• Familiarity with security control frameworks for AI (e.g., NIST COSAIS, CSA AI Controls Matrix).
• Experience working with Microsoft’s security ecosystem or similar large-scale AI platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more with a growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration.
• Cultivate a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive, built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Access to comprehensive benefits and compensation information via the company's careers portal.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and consideration for all qualified applicants.