Principal Program Manager - Garage

Overview – The Garage  

The Microsoft Garage is a program that puts Microsoft's priorities into action for our employees and our customers. We design and deliver programs that drive cultural value, business value for and customer value by innovation and experimentation around real world challenges. We do this through large-scale events like the Microsoft Global Hackathon, the world’s largest corporate hackathon, and through our programs and facilities at Microsoft development centers around the world.  

The Garage drives business value through innovation, empowering employees to experiment, collaborate, and create solutions that align with Microsoft's strategic priorities. We also deliver customer value by supporting their innovation journeys, co-creating with them to address their unique challenges and unlock new possibilities. 

With 15 Garage facilities around the world, we offer a variety of programming that helps our employees learn, collaborate, and work hands-on with the world’s most interesting technologies. Additionally, we provide digital and on-demand experiences to Microsoft employees, customers, and partners globally.  

Overview – Garage Lead Role 

As a Garage leader for the Garage in Hyderabad, India, you will bring a proven track record in building, producing, and delivering impactful programs, events, and employee and industry engagements. You will have a passion for learning and technology and experience running and participating in hackathons and/or innovation processes. Ideally, you will have relationships with Microsoft’s partners and competitive companies. 

You will be a self-motivated learner with a passion for teaching, enabling, and engaging others. You will have experience as a community builder, along with strong collaboration skills and strong technical acumen. 

Your experience in software development, programming, or hardware will benefit you in this role. Your technical curiosity and willingness to learn new things will be key for success. You will also bring organizational experience, a diverse background, and familiarity with Garage programs. 

• Oversee the daily and weekly operations of the Microsoft Garage in Hyderabad, including designing, curating, and delivering innovative experiences for employees, customers, and ecosystem partners.
• Plan and execute the Microsoft Global Hackathon and other hackathons throughout the year, ensuring impactful and engaging events.
• Design and deliver tailored engagements and experiences that align with the needs and interests of employees and local site leadership.
• Collaborate with global Garage teams to create, curate, and share content and programming across local and worldwide Garage sites.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including local senior leadership, tech leaders, civic organizations, and the broader innovation community.
• Develop and deliver digital programming, including sourcing and scheduling talks with internal and external speakers, and documenting workshops or employee experiences.
• Coordinate and execute events and engagements for diverse audiences, including employees, internal teams, and external partners.