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 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. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. 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** + 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 technical understanding of the underlying platform, gaps and opportunities, gather requirements to drive the vision, strategy and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). + Building and Evolving the Product: Build understanding of business scenarios and technical complexities – to motivate & drive design improvements and increase applicability & platform reliability . **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Currently pursuing aBachelor's Degree . + Must have at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship + Ability to demonstrate 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) . Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .