We are building the industry’s leading AI-first application stack with enhanced reliability, performance and scale. Azure AI Foundry is redefining model-forward development with new UI/UX patterns, runtimes to build agents, orchestrating across multiple agents, and a reimagined management and observability layer.
We are 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 agent era. We run lean, obsess about customers, 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. Join the Azure AI Foundry team as we redefine model-forward development and unlock the next wave of innovation in generative AI. We are building the industry’s leading model serving platform, empowering customer applications and agents with unmatched reliability, performance, and flexibility.
We are looking to hire a Principal Growth Product Manager - Azure AI Foundry to join our group and help us lead the next generation of Azure Direct models offerings. As a Principal Growth Product Manager - Azure AI Foundry, you will lead efforts to scale our Direct from Azure Model (ADM) offerings and drive product-led growth across the Microsoft ecosystem.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
• OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in product development including delivering one or more of the following products: AI, cloud services, enterprise grade solutions, mobile apps

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

• 10+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
• 10+ years of experience in product development. Including delivering one or more AI, cloud services, enterprise grade solutions, and mobile apps
• Proven success in launching and scaling multi-million dollar revenue products, ideally in AI, ML, or platform domains
• Technical fluency in model performance evaluation, usability, and integration strategies
• Product led growth focus with data-driven decision-making skills
• Executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex dependencies
• Ability to thrive in environments with a bias for action
  Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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
  Microsoft posts positions for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategy and execution for growth initiatives tied to ADM, ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability.
• Identify high-impact opportunities to increase model attach and adoption across internal and external customer segments.
• Define and track growth metrics, manage dependencies, and lead experimentation to validate ADM’s value proposition.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and go-to-market teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop compelling product narratives and performance dashboards for executive-level communication and decision-making.
• Provide clarity in ambiguous environments, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Embody our culture and values

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