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Overview We are building the industry’s leading AI-first application stack with enhanced reliability, performance and scale. Microsoft Foundry is redefining model-forward development with new UI/UX patterns, runtimes to build agents, orchestrating across multiple agents, and a reimagined management and observability layer. We are a small, friendly, fast-moving team, we support each other to do the best work of our lives, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI agent era. We run lean, obsess about customers, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact. It’s a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.  Responsibilities   Join the Microsoft Foundry team as we redefine the build, deploy, operate loop for generative AI development and accelerate the next wave of innovation. We are building the industry’s leading model serving platform, empowering customer applications and agents with unmatched reliability, performance, and flexibility. We are looking to hire a Product Manager to join our group and help us lead the next generation of models offerings. As Product Manager II, you will lead efforts to scale specific offerings.     Responsibilities   • Develop the product offerings that span across the model portfolio in Foundry. • Identify high-impact opportunities to increase internal team velocity and adoption • Define and track growth metrics, manage dependencies, and lead experimentation to validate Foundry Models value proposition.  • Collaborate with engineering, finance, and multiple internal products • Develop compelling product narratives and performance dashboards for executive-level communication and decision-making.  • Provide clarity in ambiguous environments, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.  Qualifications Required Qualifications   • Bachelor’s Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/project/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   • 2+ years of experience in product development. Including delivering one or more AI, cloud services, enterprise grade solutions, and mobile apps.    • Proven success in launching and scaling multi-million dollar revenue products, ideally in AI, ML, or platform domains.  • Strong background in enterprise compliance requirements. • Product led growth focus with data-driven decision-making skills.  • Excellent executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex dependencies.  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with a bias for action. Product Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: careers.microsoft.com 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.

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Must-haves

We are looking to hire a Product Manager to join our group and help us lead the next generation of models offerings. As Product Manager II, you will lead efforts to scale specific offerings.
Develop the product offerings that span across the model portfolio in Foundry.
Identify high-impact opportunities to increase internal team velocity and adoption
Define and track growth metrics, manage dependencies, and lead experimentation to validate Foundry Models value proposition.
Collaborate with engineering, finance, and multiple internal products
Develop compelling product narratives and performance dashboards for executive-level communication and decision-making.
Provide clarity in ambiguous environments, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
Bachelor’s Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/project/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.
2+ years of experience in product development. Including delivering one or more AI, cloud services, enterprise grade solutions, and mobile apps.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Nice-to-haves

Proven success in launching and scaling multi-million dollar revenue products, ideally in AI, ML, or platform domains.
Strong background in enterprise compliance requirements.
Product led growth focus with data-driven decision-making skills.
Excellent executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex dependencies.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with a bias for action.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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