Principal Product Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

304200.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product-Led Growth (PLG), Strategy Definition, Product Vision Articulation, Cross-functional Partnership, Experimentation, Measurement Rigor, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Influence, Acquisition Optimization, Onboarding Optimization, Retention Optimization, Ambiguity Management, Growth Mindset, AI Transformation, Ecosystem Integration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview M365 Copilot growth is one of the most strategically important investments at Microsoft, and this role places you at the center of the AI transformation. The E+D Growth Team specializes in Product-Led Growth (PLG), driving user and revenue growth for M365 Copilot across customer segments worldwide — from Enterprise to SMC+E to SMB, inclusive of both free and paid users. We operate across the full funnel: from awareness and acquisition through engagement and retention to monetization. We are fearless in our approach to building great end-to-end customer experiences, partnering closely with product teams across E+D - including M365 Copilot app teams, Agents, Office, Windows, and Edge. We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to join us. We are a modern PM organization inspired to learn from and inform industry best practices for driving Product-Led Growth (PLG) across Microsoft commercial and consumer products. We are data informed, hypothesis driven, and rigorous in measuring outcomes to ensure customer and business impact. We work hand in hand with industry leading design, user research, marketing, and data science teams to build deep customer understanding and connection that inform the design of experiences that hundreds of millions of people use every day. We partner closely with engineering teams across the company to deliver world class services, leverage the latest techniques in AI, and create experiences that connect with M365 customers across Microsoft products. We take a direct role in driving business growth and framing our business value to end users and our vibrant community of fans. Part of building a successful team is having an inclusive workplace where all people and ideas are welcome. We invest in the health of our team and view "how we work" as seriously as the impact we have for customers and the business. We make team culture part of every leadership meeting and team all hands, and we learn together in quarterly discussions informed by the needs of our community and the communities we serve. Members of our team lead allyship and mentoring initiatives across Microsoft, and we invest in development of our team from new hires to the most senior levels. This position is based at the Redmond campus with 3 days per week work in the office and 2 days per week work from home. Relocation assistance is available. 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 Define and execute on the Product-led Growth strategy for growing M365 Copilot adoption across Windows, Office, Edge, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Articulate a phased product vision that aligns with Microsoft’s business objectives, synthesizing customer data with market, competitive, and technology trends to inform product direction. Partner closely with design and engineering teams to deliver and optimize investments that improve the M365 Copilot experience across Microsoft and across platforms. Participate and drive cross-company forums and strategic partnerships, including with Windows, Office, Edge, and other major business units. Continually invest in PLG best practices for measurement, experimentation, and operational rigor in how we work; working closely with data teams and also partnering with business teams on targets and ongoing performance. Engage with customers and customer listening signals to ensure we have a strong qualitative understanding of product quality and performance. Lead partnerships and cross-company initiatives that ensure the best customer experience and effectively leverage deep technical investments to support teams across Microsoft. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: 8-10+ years of experience in product/program management within large-scale technology firms. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional and cross-team initiatives that modernize operational processes and reduce overhead. Solid product management experience in growth, engagement, or ROB automation, ideally within large-scale ecosystems. Customer-driven focus; observing subscribers/gathering feedback, and working with Product, Design and Research teams. Experienced in data-driven decision-making: designing dashboards, funnel instrumentation, and experimentation frameworks. Skilled at partnering with engineering, data science, and product teams to deliver automated reporting and insights. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple product groups without direct authority. Experienced applying quantitative and qualitative research to optimize acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and retention funnels. Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and able to “cut through the noise” using data-driven decisions. Growth mindset – a desire to learn, improve, and show persistence in the face of setbacks. 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Product-led Growth strategy for M365 Copilot adoption across the Microsoft ecosystem, aligning the phased product vision with business objectives by synthesizing customer data and market trends. Drive cross-company forums and strategic partnerships while continually investing in PLG best practices for measurement and experimentation, ensuring strong qualitative customer understanding.