Principal Customer Engineering Manager

OverviewAre you a customer-obsessed, AI-curious problem-solver who thrives in an inclusive, collaborative global team? The Azure CXP team’s mission is to transform Microsoft Cloud customers into fans. Through our deep engineering engagements with customers and teams across Microsoft, we analyze and amplify customer needs and drive the vision to improve Cloud quality, security, and reliability. Our culture of growth mindset and empowerment are central to who we are and how we work.QualificationsThe Skills listed below can help in being successful in this role, we don’t expect you to have all of them and we seek individuals who are excited about this role and love to learn what’s required. Technical experience in building and designing Data, Analytics or AI systems on at least one public cloud Azure, AWS, GCP5+ years of people management experience, managing Engineers. Additionally, leading teams which are functionally & geographically diverse will be advantageousCustomer-facing experience in leading projects, consulting or delivery, in leading technical conversations and leveraging expertise from other teamsWorking with enterprise customers on cloud specific data solutions, systems development and deploymentsExperience working across stakeholders & leadership, with an ability to educate and influence with high levels of ambiguity and tight deadlinesBachelor’s or relevant degree in Computer Science background, with coding, systems design, information systems management and other relevant subjectsResponsibilitiesPeople ManagerLead a diverse team of Senior and Principal Engineers based out of multiple countries in AsiaPractice Model, Coach and Care and abide by our principles of Accountability, Integrity and Respect while providing ongoing feedback that helps your direct reports improve their performance, develop skills and support their career aspirationsExhibit curiosity towards different cultures the teams come from, ensure inclusion of thoughts & ideas, and build a cohesive team that contributes to each other’s success, and bring their authentic selfProvide technical guidance, help unblock roadblocks by bringing in global expertise within the organization & beyond when neededContribute to Asia Data & AI Strategy and Semester plans – identifying focus areas, patterns, stakeholder alignments, setting goals etc.Ensure Team is working on high quality Data, AI & Analytics engagements in their areas, by partnering with Program managers (PM) & their leadsContribute to execution excellence for Asia based Engineers, ensuring a healthy balance between customer engagements, upskilling and internal initiativesBenefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect