▷ Immediate Start Product Management M4

Job Description Overview The Copilot and Agent Ecosystem team is on a mission to integrate intelligent agents into business applications, simplify workflows, and increase productivity. We are looking for a Senior Technical PM Manager to join our team Role Summary Leads teams to identify opportunities and gaps within products or functional areas, fosters division-level connections, and guides cross-team collaboration to design architecture and integrated solutions. Directs teams in defining goals, success criteria, and performance metrics, and orchestrates efforts with internal and external partners to implement processes for cross-functional programs. Partners with technical and business teams to drive the roadmap, manages project schedules using automation and AI, and oversees performance tracking and reporting for continuous improvement. Additionally, manages people, drives employee development, and oversees project execution and performance. Capabilities and Skills Driving Effective Stakeholder Relationships Promoting collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders, a Senior Technical PM Manager excels at building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and leading cross-functional groups toward common objectives. They effectively influence others, negotiate to reach mutually beneficial agreements, and manage stakeholder expectations by identifying, prioritizing, and engaging key participants. Additionally, they adapt technical communications to suit varying audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment for program success. Driving Success and Innovation Senior Technical PM Managers employ agile, creative, and strategic approaches to develop forward-thinking initiatives that leverage AI for competitive advantage, growth, and increased efficiency. They demonstrate agility by processing information rapidly, apply creativity and ingenuity to design and execution, and use strategic thinking to assess organizational strengths and weaknesses, identify opportunities for business growth and cost reduction, and formulate innovative strategies that deliver distinct competitive advantages. Leveraging Expertise to Support Customer Needs Drawing on a deep understanding of customer needs, technical expertise, and Microsoft's product portfolio, the Senior Technical PM Manager proactively identifies, anticipates, and fulfills customer or internal client requirements. Additionally, they possess the ability to create comprehensive technical specifications, including clear goals, user scenarios, telemetry, and prioritized requirements essential for developing effective products or services. Managing Technical Programs and Projects Senior Technical PM Managers are responsible for planning and directing complex projects to achieve key strategic milestones, ensuring effective management of dependencies and alignment with overarching program goals. They leverage AI to guide projects through all phases of the product lifecycle, applying expertise in dependency management, program and project management, and product lifecycle processes. Their role includes developing forward-thinking strategies, engaging teams with clear vision, and ensuring quality assurance through systematic checks and adherence to standards. By integrating knowledge of program administration, resource optimization, and quality measurements, they deliver impactful solutions while maintaining project integrity and continuous improvement. Systematic Data-Driven Solutioning Employing a data-driven and analytical approach, combined with automation, enables effective decision-making and the creation of adaptable strategies, even amid uncertainty. This involves using facts and logic to resolve challenges, systematically gathering and analyzing information from diverse sources, drawing conclusions, generating solutions, and evaluating their impact using quality metrics. Sound judgment is exercised by comparing and contrasting data, people, and situations to reach valid conclusions. Decisions are made in fast-paced environments with careful consideration of alternatives, resources, costs, and trade-offs. Additionally, risk analysis is performed to assess risks and develop appropriate strategies, such as transferring, avoiding, reducing, or accepting risk.