Principal Design Manager: SharePoint

We're seeking a Principal Design Manage r to create a nd lead a team focused on AI innovation in SharePoint and M365 . Our products drive employee engagement, culture , and communication in a hybrid world for hundreds of thousands of organizations and mi llions of people worldwide .

In this role, you will integrate and advance knowledge management in SharePoint a nd build innovative new system capabilities on top of this foundation. Work on high visibility UX that integrates across M365 products and utilizes the Microsoft semantic index to p ower relevant content that reaches employees where they work and enables them to be more productive , collaborative, and connected . Drive innovation using the lates t in AI capabilities and explore new product value in knowledge and content.

We're looking for a Prinicpal Design Manager who is passionate about content and knowl e dge , a committed advocate for the end user, and an effective collaborator. You're a craftsperson, you love engaging with others in the design community, and you are dedicated to growing and coaching talented teams. Finally, you enjoy working across disciplines and collaborating with other teams to bring about the best outcome.

This is a rare opportunity to have both meaningful impact on the design and development of a innovative content products and to grow and shape a team of incredible designers.

Our Culture

Our Studio is a diverse team of designers, researchers and UX Engineers who partner closely with PM , Engineering, Marketing, and other disciplines. We are a high-performing team that challenges ourselves to live the Microsoft philosophies around inclusive culture and growth mindset. We embrace the Microsoft Model, Coach, Care management framework and support the growth of each individual on the team.

We have a proven track record of delivering business results. Much of our team is local to Redmond, Washington, but we also partner closely with our teams in India, China and teams in Atlanta & Vancouver, Canada . We re-use rather than reinvent. We contribute to each other's work to make it better. We like to have fun, celebrate our wins, and learn and grow from our mistakes.

We focus on creating an inclusive workplace where all people and ideas are welcome. To this end, we have created local mentoring rings and communities where we can learn from each other and grow. We focus on having inclusive interactions that foster open dialog. We are dedicated to the work of creating an inclusive and transparent culture - a safe place to do our best work!

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design , Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design , Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems).

• 3+ years people management experience.

Other Requirements

• Applications must include a link to design portfolio

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design , Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 12+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design , Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design

• 6+ years experience shipping games or products and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Proficiency in a variety of design & productivity tools: chiefly Figma, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Experience in inclusive design and accessibility.

Product Design M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Responsibilities:

• I nspire, grow, and lead teams of designers at all levels of experience and skill sets. Have a d emonstrated ability to hire and mature teams and build culture .
• De fine crisp product design direction for your areas, and c ollaborate with partner design, research, product management, marketing and engineering teams around the company and globe, leveraging partnerships for diverse perspective on our products.
• Work proactively through the ambiguity of new product definition, the application of new and emerging technologies and ensure the resulting experiences are human, beautifully crafted, and delightful to customers.

• Lead by example with clean, focused, and inspiring work, designing through all phases of the product cycle. Conceptualize and design original ideas that bring simplicity and ease of use to complex design issues.
• Provide thought leadership with the ability to compose highly polished design prototypes, vision vignettes, framing memos, creative briefs, and other communication artifacts to express inspiring product vision. Have f oundational understanding of AI platform and models .
• D emonstrate your design leadership philosophies, approaches, and team building highlights, in addition to end-to-end delivery of content-related products .
• S cope and estimate efforts accurately and prioritize tasks and goals with your team and partner teams .
• Contribute to broaden design team creative processes, team building, and our cultural values around diversity, inclusion, transparency, and growth mindset.
• Drive for excellence while never losing sight of the human side of the equation and what it means to be a great leader and partner.