Microsoft 365 Copilot brings AI assistance to productivity work via M365 App, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more by grounding large language models (LLMs) in Microsoft Graph (work data) and the web to deliver secure, contextually relevant help to users inside their everyday apps. M365 Copilot has core capabilities like web search grounding, real-time voice and vision, File Summarization, image understanding & image generation, and advanced data analysis via code‑execution and we are looking to expand these capabilities further. We need a Principal PM to lead end‑to‑end product definition from problem discovery to shipped impact at scale. The specific role would be part of the MSAI Turing PM team. The Turing team has a long history of building and shipping state‑of‑the‑art foundation models and multimodal technologies that power experiences across Microsoft, including Search, Office, and Copilot. Combined with M365 Copilot, this role would be a focal point where cutting‑edge research meets massive real‑world use.
As a Principal Product Manager in MSAI Turing, you will be responsible for doing market research on the latest tech trends and how they are being used by AI tools to enhance productivity of information workers. The work will involve doing competitive research, defining user needs and aligning them with capabilities of the AI models to enable end-to-end experiences in M365 Copilot that will add value to the product that can be directly monetized. This opportunity will allow you to work closely with leading Applied AI Scientists and Engineers, be AI forward with data and metrics driven decision making and convert your work into direct business value for Microsoft.
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
Customer Focus: You will roll up your sleeves and identify end-user needs and gaps by doing opportunity analysis in the problem domain through data analysis, user and market research.
Product Thinking: Translate fuzzy user pain points into lovable, metric-moving features and products. Own roadmaps and prioritize work that balances long-term investments with short-term needs from various product teams - ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Execution & Ownership: You can make it happen! Deeply engage with applied science, engineering and design teams to ensure clarity on goals, launch fast and iterate faster.
Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data to prioritize features, make informed trade-offs, and continually enhance product performance.
Executive Communication: Present clear and compelling progress updates to senior leadership, aligning stakeholders and securing support.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product/service/program management or software 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:
MBA AND 12+ years of experience in product/program management or software development
OR equivalent experience.
Familiarity with AI, LLM and data driven decision making
Product Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years
- MBA and 12+ years experience in product/program management or software development (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with AI, large language models (LLMs), and data-driven decision making
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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