Product Manager - Copilot

Microsoft; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Principal Product Manager to lead the development of innovative AI applications. This role is pivotal in shaping the next generation of personal AI capabilities, working alongside talented engineers, designers, and researchers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, a passion for creating user-centered designs, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of technology and user experiences. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation and make a difference in the lives of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management and leading product teams.
• Experience in building consumer products leveraging Machine Learning.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of AI applications across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build exceptional consumer-grade applications.

Skills

Product Management

User Experience Design

Data Analytics

Collaboration

Machine Learning

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Experimentation Tools

Job description

Overview

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, and 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product management
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience leading product teams building consumer products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years of experience in product management
• OR equivalent experience.
• Track record of creating design-driven consumer products from concept to launch and finding product market fit.
• 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.

Product Management IC5 - 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 will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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