Hi Everyone. I recently got an interview invite from Microsoft for a principal product manager role on the Microsoft Shopping / Commerce team. This is the initial phone screen with hiring manager and not the full loop.

Would anyone who has interviewed for a similar PM role at Microsoft be willing to share what the phone screen usually focuses on? For example, is it more around product sense, execution, strategy, stakeholder management, commerce domain knowledge, or leadership depth?

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I don't have experience with that area of Microsoft, but also an experienced PdM. IMO you have the correct ideas; execution strategy, stakeholder communication and relationship ownership, roadmaps, also the financial stewardship for product lifecycle, You're on the right track in your approach. I can post up some pointers for you and or reach out to some of my former colleagues and try to also obtain info for you if you like, congratulations on landing the interview 🙌👏

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