Product Manager II

The Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)team is part of the Azure Core Storageorganization and owns Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Microsoft's hyperscale data lake platform that powers analytics and AI workloads across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and partner ecosystems such as Databricks and Snowflake.

We are looking for a Product Manager IIto help define, build, and deliver storage capabilities that serve as the foundation for modern analytics and AI solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, distributed systems and shape the next wave of innovation in data lake storage.

As a Product Manager II on the Azure Data Lake Storage team, you will:

• Own product scenarios and requirementsfor specific ADLS features or areas, translating customer and partner needs into clear product specifications and prioritized backlogs.
• Work closely with engineering teamsto drive feature execution end-to-end, including scenario definition, functional specifications, trade-off decisions, and delivery.
• Engage directly with customers and partnersto understand analytics and storage workloads, validate requirements, and incorporate feedback into product plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith PMs, engineers, partner teams, and other Azure stakeholders to align on priorities, dependencies, and release plans
• Use data and customer insightsto evaluate product success, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to reliability, performance, scalability, or usability.
• Contribute to roadmap planningby helping define near- and mid-term priorities aligned with Azure analytics, AI, and partner ecosystems.
• Communicate product direction clearlythrough written specs, design reviews, and stakeholder updates, ensuring alignment across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Product Manageror in a related role delivering customer-facing or platform products.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, storage systems, or analytics/data infrastructure.
• Strong product thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical scenarios into clear requirements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud storage, data lakes, analytics platforms, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to ecosystems such as Azure analytics services, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Experience using data to inform product decisions and measure success.

Product Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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

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.