Microsoft Senior Product Manager 

United States, Washington 

529349437

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years' experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in data analytics domain and supply chain

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

• 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the data analytics domain.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and driving successful product launches.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior executives.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and develop innovative product solutions that address market needs and business goals.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer orientation and empathy, with a focus on understanding user needs and delivering products that provide value and improve user experience.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate ambiguity.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management and data analytics.
• Domain Expertise: Experience or knowledge in specific industries such as cloud supply chain, with a solid understanding of industry-specific challenges, regulations, and best practices.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 27, 2024.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Product Strategy Development: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
• Product Planning and Road mapping: Define data product requirements, write functional specs, based on business needs, end user feedback, and data analysis.
• Create and prioritize product features and enhancements. Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key milestones and deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, data science, business analytics, and other teams to drive product development.
• Communicate product requirements and priorities effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.
• Data Analysis and Insights: Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform product decisions.
• Use data-driven approaches to evaluate product performance and iterate on features.
• Utilize analytics tools and platforms to track key performance metrics and monitor adoption and behavior.
• Product Development and Delivery: Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to prioritize development tasks and address technical challenges.
• Product Change Management and Adoption: Collaborate with business teams to develop launch strategies and messaging.
• Support efforts through product demonstrations, training sessions, and collateral development.
• Monitor user adoption and engagement metrics, and implement strategies to drive product usage.
• Product Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess product performance and success.
• Conduct regular reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Iterate on the product strategy and roadmap based on user feedback, business needs, and business goals.