Principal Product Manager

As Microsoft AI we are pushing the boundaries of technology.We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. A small, friendly, fast-moving team, we support each other to do the best work of our lives, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. We run lean, obsess about users, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact. It’s a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.We’re on the lookout for talented and passionate Product Managers (PM) to help build the next wave of capabilities of our personal AI, Copilot. As a Principal Product Manager, you will balance creativity, curiosity, technical expertise, to drive challenging projects to successful completion. You will collaboratively work with engineers, designers, product managers, and AI researchers to take ambiguous projects and mold them into amazing experiences to delight our customers. We’re looking for someone with an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness, in addition to being highly effective. The right candidate takes the initiative and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment.Our newly formed organization, Microsoft AI (MAI), focuses on Copilot and other consumer AI products and research. We combine world-class AI research together with top notch design and product craft. The wider team is responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research, while the Mobile Engineering team is responsible for leading and building the mobile experience of Copilot on iOS and Android, collaborating closely with our Product Management, Design and AI Research teams. This role requires a balance of technical skills and effective people management skills.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.By applying to this U.S. Mountain View, CA OR Redmond, WA position, you are required to be local to the San Francisco area OR Seattle area and in office 3 days a week.Responsibilities

Drive building world-class AI applications that will delight consumers across Copilot, Edge, Bing, Windows and Mobile.

Own a product area and be responsible for understanding user needs and behaviors, defining product requirements, managing end-to-end product development, launches and iterations.

Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.

Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.

Translate business goals into strategy, user experience and technical requirements in close collaboration with UX designers and AI model training teams.

Define goals and performance indicators, set up and oversee experiments, measure success with data and research.

Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to build exceptional consumer-grade applications.

Embody our  Culture  and  Values .  

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product management

OR equivalent experience.

Experience leading product teams building consumer products.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years of experience in product management

OR equivalent experience.

Experience leading product teams building consumer products in personal productivity, search, education or messaging.

Experience building consumer products leveraging Machine Learning or Large Language Models.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines. 

Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Experience with data analytics and experimentation tools. Working knowledge of SQL and coding skills (Python, Javascript).

Product Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $161,600 - $286,200 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 $209,600 - $314,400 per year.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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay%20)Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 14, 2024.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) .