The 5G revolution is underway. To quickly address this next wave of innovation Microsoft has made significant acquisitions of Affirmed Networks, Metaswitch Networks, and AT&T’s Network Cloud. We are combining these proven telco assets with cloud-based and artificial intelligence infused technologies delivering new Azure offerings for the world’s largest mobile operators. We are deploying these new Microsoft technologies into the most demanding environments delivering carrier-grade scalability and reliability with the ease of self-service cloud operations.
If you are highly passionate about working with customers and partners, driving long lasting business value, thrive in cross-team environments, are comfortable managing a high-performance team that solves complex technical issues, then this could be the opportunity for you.
The Azure for Operators team develops the software to run 5G networks. We are looking for a Principal Product Manager Lead. We need a competent technical leader experienced in deploying solutions in carrier networks, knowledge of 5G technologies, edge computing development environments, and an understanding of how Azure works.
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Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 10+ years in product management experience shipping products and services
- OR equivalent experience.
- 7+ years in customer facing CTO and/or incubation roles for cloud, mobile and/or IoT services.
- 6+ years people management experience.
Other Qualifications:
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.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience working with 5G technologies and working with major telco providers
- Understanding of containerized application development environments
- Understanding of Virtual Network Functions and networking acceleration technologies such as Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
- Competent customer service mindset, with focus on delivering end to end customer/business value
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with rapidly changing requirements
- Track record of making pragmatic business and engineering tradeoffs to deliver business value
- Ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and leverage outside resources to drive results
- Experience working with senior technical executives at large enterprises and network carriers
- Master’s degree, Ph.D., or significant technical experience with networking and containerization technologies
Product Management M6 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $158,500 – $276,600 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 $202,800 – $304,200 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
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Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Principal Product Manager Leader with a profound passion for helping customers take the best advantage of Azure for Operator platforms and services combined with partner offerings to deploy and run comprehensive carrier-grade solutions. Specific areas for this role are:
- Deep technical understanding of Microsoft’s 5G hardware and software platform and associated Network Function ecosystem
- Work closely with major mobile providers to align technical roadmaps, strategic ecosystem partners, and system integrators to provide an end-to-end customer solution and operations model
- Manage a proficient technical team deploying customer Proof of Concept engagements and providing architectural guidance to customers to take full advantage of our AI-infused solutions.
- Manage key strategic relationships with ecosystem partners
Other
- Embody our Culture and Values