Senior Product Manager - Data - Microsoft

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.

As a Senior Product Manager - Data, you will work at the nexus of product and research. Your products enable language models that power Microsoft Copilot. You will be responsible for driving the product vision and strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful product launches in a fast-paced setup. Your role will involve ensuring privacy, safety and security of data, stakeholder management, and the ability to make data-driven decisions that align with the company’s goals.

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. New York, New York OR Mountain View, CA OR Redmond, WA position, you are required to be local to the Seattle area and in office 3 days a week.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on actionable insights, coupled with outstanding communication abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree AND 7+ years of experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • 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 IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 8, 2024.

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.