Company Overview
Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The M365 Trust team helps customers and regulatory bodies evaluate technical, security, privacy, and regulatory risks of using Microsoft 365. By working from an “inside the cloud” perspective, the team delivers insights and guidance to influence and educate stakeholders across industries including financial services and public sector.
Role Overview
As a Principal Product Manager, you will partner with senior Microsoft teams (CELA, PRA, and others) globally to provide regulatory and governance guidance. This role requires navigating the intersection of regulation, legal frameworks, technology, and customer needs to identify solutions and influence future direction.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with Microsoft senior teams and external regulators to educate, influence, and drive alignment.
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Translate complex regulatory, governance, and contractual requirements into actionable guidance.
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Balance customer, regulatory, and Microsoft business needs while driving technical and process improvements.
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Provide “inside the cloud” insights to Microsoft personnel and customers on compliance and assurance.
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Collaborate with sales, legal, privacy/risk, engineering, and executive teams to provide advisory support.
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Use program management skills to implement improvements in Microsoft’s cloud offerings.
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Exercise judgment in applying conventions and resolving exceptions to standard practices.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s Degree AND experience in product/service/project/program management or software development, OR equivalent experience.
Preferred
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Experience with public sector or financial services regulatory bodies.
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IT industry experience in support, consulting, program management, or technical assurance/audit focus.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud governance features (contracts, websites, regulatory documentation).
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Understanding of technical features supporting customer regulatory and compliance needs.
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Consulting or advisory experience in technical matters (e.g., IT audit, IT program planning, change management).
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Strong influencing skills across IT, engineering, risk, compliance, and legal disciplines.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, religion, or any other protected category under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.