Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Sr. Principal Product Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Senior Principal Product Manager to join the Copilot for Education team, focusing on AI-first learning experiences. This role involves shaping product vision and strategy to enhance student learning outcomes through innovative educational tools.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the long‑term product strategy for student‑focused learning tools, integrating learning science, adaptive learning, and AI‑driven workflows
Translate complex educational, technical, and market insights into a clear product vision and roadmap across multiple feature areas
Drive product‑market fit by synthesizing customer signals, competitive analysis, and research evidence to identify unmet or emerging student needs
Establish success metrics (OKRs, KPIs, learning efficacy measures) and ensure alignment with Microsoft’s broader AI strategy
Partner with researchers, educators, and data science teams to validate hypotheses, run experiments, and incorporate evidence‑based instructional methods
Champion learning efficacy and motivational frameworks into product experiences
Identify opportunities to disrupt the education market with innovative, student‑centered solutions that differentiate Copilot for Education
Lead end‑to‑end product execution —from ideation to launch to iteration—ensuring high standards of quality, security, accessibility, and responsible AI
Collaborate with engineering, design, research, marketing, and data teams to deliver cohesive, scalable student experiences
Drive alignment resolving complex dependencies and influencing senior stakeholders to support product strategy and investments
Use data and AI‑driven insights to continuously improve engagement, retention, and student outcomes
Leverage AI‑powered tools and prototyping workflows to accelerate design exploration, experimentation, and iteration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
8+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of shipping impactful consumer education technology products
Deep understanding of learning science, adaptive learning, and engagement-driven design
Experience working with cross-functional teams including research, engineering, design, data, and education stakeholders
Passion for improving educational outcomes and creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform product decisions
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of inspiring teams and influencing senior leaders
Company
Microsoft
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