Principal Product Management Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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Similar $197k
This role $209k
$127k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $167,150–$226,196 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Principal Product Management Manager

As a Principal Program Manager on the Azure High Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence (HPC & AI) compute platform team, you will lead a portfolio of AI and GPU Azure VM product families optimized for simulations, machine learning, inference, remote visualization, and immersive gaming experiences. Your day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring and growing a Product Management and Technical Product Management team, collaborating with core Azure engineering teams to deliver high-quality VM offerings, engaging directly with customer stakeholders to understand their needs, and leading cross-group partnerships across diverse development teams. Success in this role requires expertise in computing, networking, storage, software ecosystems, and strategic communication, as well as a deep understanding of AI hardware technology trends and the ability to influence its development to meet emerging customer demands.

What you'll do

  • Manage a portfolio of AI and GPU Azure VM families optimized for various workloads.
  • Mentor and grow a Product Management team focused on customer needs and data-driven decisions.
  • Define product strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with engineering teams for class-leading VM offerings.
  • Engage directly with customer stakeholders to understand workload requirements and align on product offerings.
  • Solve complex technical problems by defining feature roadmaps and working closely with engineering teams.
  • Lead cross-group partnerships across diverse development teams within Microsoft.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development.
  • 3+ years of people management experience with a track record of leading and coaching diverse teams.
  • Proven ability to define product strategies and deliver AI offerings in fast-paced environments.
  • Deep knowledge of compute workloads, including simulations, machine learning, inference, visualization, and gaming.
  • Comfortable working at the intersection of hardware architectures and software tools across various technologies.
  • Growth-mindset with strong analytical skills and adaptability to changing priorities.

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