Product Manager II

Microsoft Teams is seeking a passionate and experienced Product Manager II to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Teams experiences on mobile, driving product innovation, and ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our users. You will be responsible for defining feature roadmaps, designing and shipping features with high quality, and using data insights to inform future plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence product experience for millions of people on mobile using Teams and to work in one of the fastest-growing groups at Microsoft. This position requires a strong emphasis on customer empathy, a deep understanding of user experience (UX), and strong stakeholder management.

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

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the product vision and strategy for Microsoft Teams.
• Advocate for a user-centric approach in all product decisions, continuously improving the user experience and driving user engagement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and executive leadership.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure success, defining metrics and tracking product performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to adjust product strategy accordingly.
• Engage with customers and internal preview users, prioritizing and addressing feedback.
• Establish a strong vision and roadmap, driving deep discussions at the intersection of user needs, experiences, and technology.
• Champion and advocate for customers, representing their voice across teams and developing innovative ways to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
• OR equivalent experience.
• Personal drive for impact and a strong passion for delivering the right customer experience.
• Ability to build deep relationships with internal teams and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Innate curiosity and ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.
• Experience across the entire product lifecycle – from ideation to in-market success.
• Strong affinity for and experience in user-centered design and UX design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills through all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies and service operations at scale.
• Great problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Leadership skills to communicate quantitative and qualitative data to various teams and create a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to track and deliver on product Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

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.