• ​​Principal Program Manager​

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    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 databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings.​

    •​At Microsoft, passionate innovators collaborate to shape the future and advance their careers. We foster a culture of boundless possibility and innovation in a cloud-first world.

     

    The Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of data. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and enabling a data-driven culture. We are focused on creating developer-friendly, mission-critical, and AI-enabled operational databases across relational, non-relational, and open-source offerings. Our portfolio includes market-leading products such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL Database, SQL Server on Azure VM, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Arc-enabled Data Services, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.

     

    Come join the Azure Data Customer Advisory Team (CAT) as a Customer Experience Principal Program Manager and become an integral part of our customers’ business transformations. We are looking for a motivated individual to champion the entire SQL Server stack by upskilling our customers, partners, and internal sales teams. You will work closely with these groups, alongside our product managers, to scale expertise and drive adoption.

     

    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.

     

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    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.

    Responsibilities

    + ​​Build an actively engaged insider community of experts in SQL in the field

    + Evangelize SQL Server in the field and community

    + Work with the Microsoft field to help enterprise customers be successful

    + Collect and curate feedback from all available sources into a meaningful, actionable customer voice for the product group

    + Work closely with Product Manager stakeholders to identify areas where you can be most impactful to the growth of SQL

    + Embody our culture and values  ​

     

    Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

    Qualifications

    Required/Minimum Qualifications

    + ​​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.

    + 4+ Years experience with SQL Server or equivalent competitive product

    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/Additional Qualifications

    + 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.

    + ​​Experience working with sellers and product managers in the database space

    + Experience as a Database Administrator, database developer or Database consultant

    + Experience with public speaking at technical conferences and events.

    + High enthusiasm, integrity, ingenuity, results-orientation, self-motivation, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment.

    + Embrace diversity of thoughts and backgrounds and lead others to do the same.

    + Deep technical understanding of SQL systems and database management.

    + Someone who can work with cross functional teams and deliver results. ​

     

    Customer Experience Program Mgmt IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $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

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Novemeber 10, 2025.

     

    •​#azdat #azuredata #sqlserver​

     

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .