Principal Program Manager

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of Digital Transformation, sweeping through every business and industry on the planet. At Azure AI Platform (AIP), our v ision is to help every organization in every industry turn meaningful innovation into actionable results.

To get there, we are incorporating a diverse set of groundbreaking AI technologies across Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, AI Frameworks and Generative AI with Azure Open AI. We infuse these technologies across a broad portfolio of first and third-party products ranging from web services , PaaS, and SaaS solutions such as Office and Dynamics, mobile and PC software, Azure-connected sensing devices, IoT, and ambient devices.

We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team and help us lead the next generation of Azure AI P solutions delivering on customer promises for complex engineering projects. As a Principal Program Manager , you will be partner facing and responsible for partner success through delivery management of cross-functional programs , and strong partner and internalstakeholder relationships across feature and product teams .

You are front and center with the world's leading brands representing the AI platform in support of their digitaljourney , empowering them to accelerate their value and achieve more . Grow your career by being part of a world class engineering team .

We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served .

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:

• Manage product launch roadmap and partner with PM stakeholders to create technical content and assets in general around new AzureAI /AOAI capabilities, composite scenario materials and top use cases
• Partner with PM and CxE teams to create and maintain technical demo library showcasing AzureAI /AOAI top capabilities
• Develop and maintain full compete BOM (platform level, model level, scenario level)
• Partner with STU/CSU/GPS /marketing teams to p lan and deliver field technical readiness to field teams
• Provide L300+ technical product overview & insights aligned with customer use cases
• Act as the main POC for all technical assets and readiness to the Field HC teams
• Leverage field execution insights to provide feedback to PM teams on product gaps and opportunities to augment or extend our existing AI portfolio
• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications:

Required /Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8 + years' experience in product/service/project/program management OR software development
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

• This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the Azure AI portfolio and experience with competitive AI platforms and tools

• 8 + years of proven track record as a technical Program Manager, Technical specialist or Solution Architect working with technical sales teams, customers and partners, with deep focus on AI tech strategy.

• Customer focused and a deep commitment to delivering quality products that create customer value and delightful experiences through deeper understanding of customer needs.

• A deep commitment to excellence in what they do with a very high bar for quality and accountability for results, operating in a fast-paced, and oftentimes ambiguous environment.

• Attention to detail, planning, organization, and project management skills

• Effective communication skills with a broad range of audiences and ability to influence without authority.

• The ability to problem solving and conflict-resolution skills across a set of technical, product, and business challenges.

• Experience working in a rapidly-scaling environment with multiple variables in play

• Written and verbal communication skills where you are equally comfortable interacting across all levels of an organization

• Continuous research and education around AI trends and new AI product developments as these evolve and provide oversight on synthesized concepts aligned with the Field goals

Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 25, 2024.

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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