Principal Lead Product Manager - Business Applications Infrastructure

While the enterprise software and cloud services industry pivots to embrace the generative AI revolution, Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are leading the pack by adding low-code/no-code AI capabilities like Copilot and AI services which leverage the power of a GPT grounded in enterprise data. This is a strategic growth area for Microsoft, but more importantly, it is a disruptor technology that is enabling a broader set of users in an enterprise to create next generation of business productivity software via radically simplified experience and faster Return on Investment (ROI). 

We are looking to hire a Principal Lead Product Manager - Business Applications Infrastructure with a background in platform engineering for global-scale SaaS/PaaS solutions. This is an opportunity to lead the product management team responsible for the global infrastructure platform that underpins Microsoft's multibillion dollar business applications product portfolio. The business applications portfolio covers the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 product lines, and is a rapidly growing part of Microsoft with millions of monthly active users. 

As a Principa Lead Product Manager on the Microsoft Business Applications Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the infrastructure which underpins the  Power Platform and Dynamics 365 portfolio, with a specific emphasis on driving key product initiatives to deliver a globally scalable and reliable AI-first data platform being used by some of the largest organizations in the world. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving product strategy, execution and adoption of high-impact product initiatives that span across Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Microsoft Copilot experiences.

Your responsibilities will include crafting and executing a comprehensive product strategy for the core infrastructure underpinning the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 portfolio, defining roadmaps, and identifying opportunities to leverage the unique potential of generative AI and GPT models. An ideal candidate will have a proven track record working with complex problems that require cross company alignment and execution to serve the needs of our mission critical customers.

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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development.

o OR equivalent experience.

• 4+ years people management 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud and enterprise services or applications.
• 5+ years of experience in shipping globally scaled products with technical knowledge of complex distributed systems, SaaS architectures, developer experience and data governance.
• 5+ years of experience in a role requiring collaboration with cross functional (engineering, product managment, business) teams,  and analytical thinking. 

Product Management M5 - 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: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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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Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of product managers and technical product managers responsible for driving the resilience, reliability, and geographical availability of the Dataverse platform as we light up a growing set of AI scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with customers, internal stakeholders, partners and engineering teams to develop a vision and execution plans for improving the platform.
• Drive the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements tailored to customer needs.
• Create, monitor and analyze key product metrics, user feedback, and market trends to identify areas for improvement and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and sales enablement materials for enterprise customers.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements, competition and emerging technologies in cloud infrastructure and SaaS.
• Drive improvements in Azure's ability to support high scale, globally available SaaS applications like Dataverse, the Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 by driving prioritization of new capabilities across a range of Azure services.
• Embody our Culture and Values