Microsoft Product Design Manager 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

506711407

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 6+ years of experience working in product or service design
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 8+ years of experience working in product or service design
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems).
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and process, as well as your impact and outcomes.
• Experience in designing for B2B and enterprise scenarios, with a strong understanding of the customer pain points and needs.
• Experience in applying AI and machine learning to enhance the user experience and solve complex problems.

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 Qualifications:

• A keen sense of aesthetics and visual design, and the ability to create consumer-grade experiences that are simple, elegant, and delightful.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, and the ability to work effectively across different teams and cultures.
• A growth mindset and a passion for learning and innovation.

• Lead a team of managers and individual contributor designers, providing them with guidance, feedback, and career development.
• Partner with engineering, product management, research, and other stakeholders to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the SharePoint Core area.
• Drive design excellence and consistency across the SharePoint Core products, ensuring alignment with the Microsoft design system and best practices.
• Advocate for the user needs and goals, and champion an inclusive user-centric design culture within the team and the organization.
• Present and communicate design rationale and decisions to senior leadership and external audiences.