Principal Program Manager

Microsoft

About The Position

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the messaging and real-time analytics team provides comprehensive solutions and a robust platform that enables users to ingest high granularity signals (real-time & observability) and complex data, converting those into a competitive advantage in real-time for both end users and modern applications. The Fabric Customer Advisory Team (CAT) team is hiring a Principal Program Manager, who has experience with big data analytics and messaging technologies like Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Stream Analytics. The candidate should have a good understanding of the streaming and real-time analytics market, industry trends, best practices as well as insights into business problems that are solved by these technologies. This role will also involve working closely with customers, partners and various internal stakeholders in driving product success and helping customers realize business value We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 12+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of programming languages, including Python, Pyspark, GQL, KQL, SQL
Familiarity with competing data platforms such as Google Big Query, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, AWS Timestream, Elastic Search, and AWS Opensearch.
Expertise with Microsoft technologies: KQL, Azure Data Explorer (ADX), Eventhouse, Fabric concepts, Eventhubs, Stream Analytics, Event Grid, Spark Structured Streaming, and Activator.
Experience with visualization tools such as PowerBI or equivalent platforms.
Hands-on technical experience in any relevant technology within the data and analytics ecosystem.
Solid understanding of big data concepts, data modeling, data engineering, and data transformation methodologies.

Responsibilities

Acts as a trusted product advisor for the customer. Leverage deep technical expertise on Fabric Real-Time Intelligence and/or its Azure components to provide accurate, relevant and precise guidance to our customer in unblocking their issues
Engage with customers, partners, field, MVPs and other communities throughout all phases, from pre-sales to post-sales, ensuring their technical and business needs are understood and met to then capture their feedback, needs and requirements.
Work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback and comprehensive product insights from customers, partners and communities on the feature usage, adoption, gaps and advocate for their success
Create and deliver compelling content, such as demos, presentations, blogs, videos, webinars, and documentation, to showcase the value and benefits of Real-Time Intelligence solutions.
Exceptional program management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting competing timelines and milestones.
Stay on top of the latest industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape in Real-Time Intelligence space.
Collaborate with customers and/or internal stakeholders to communicate strategy and align solution implementation, provide updates, and adapt plans to changing goals.
Leverage various PG led or MCAPS led initiatives such as Fabric Insiders, Data & AI Communities and other forums to continuously evangelize Fabric Real-Time Intelligence product suite.
Work across internal and external stakeholders to drive product success and help customers maximize their business value
Utilize influence without direct authority to achieve objectives, foster collaboration, and drive innovation within diverse teams.
Embody our culture and values