Product Manager II

Job Description Join Microsoft in this amazing opportunity as a Product Manager II launching innovative and impactful AI -ready solutions across Microsoft's Devices Operations business. As a Product Owner, you will help lead the development and implementation of AI solutions and AI-ready architecture by partnering with engineering and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable plans, prioritize and manage backlogs, and deliver programs that drive measurable business value. You will own the rhythm of execution, managing sprints, schedules, and release plans while monitoring product performance and ensuring that solutions are adopted successfully. Acting as both a program driver and a trusted advisor, you will identify trends in product quality and performance, guide continuous improvement, and influence technical decisions that align to business priorities. 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. Responsibilities - Partner with engineering and solution managers to define product features, translate them into engineering requirements, and maintain a clear and prioritized backlog. - Lead the day-to-day execution rhythm including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring alignment on goals and delivery outcomes. - Manage schedules, dependencies, and release plans, proactively surfacing risks and driving mitigation across teams. - Define, track, and report on key product metrics (OKRs, KPIs) to measure adoption, performance, and business impact of AI solutions. - Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements, gather feedback, and align on trade-offs that balance business priorities with technical feasibility. - Drive release readiness and rollout activities to ensure smooth deployment and effective adoption of AI capabilities. - Identify patterns and trends in product quality, performance, and usage, using insights to guide continuous improvement. - Model accountability, curiosity, and collaboration in daily work by building trust across teams, owning outcomes, and leading by example. Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development - OR equivalent 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. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Data Science, Business Analytics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field AND 5+ years experience in change management, project management, customer engagement, sales/business engagement, relationship management, analytics, or customer feedback and intelligence program management - OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Data Science, Business Analytics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field AND 3+ years experience in consulting, change management, project management, customer engagement, sales/business engagement, relationship management, analytics, or customer feedback and intelligence program management - Agile Methodology or Scrum certifications or experience Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.