Microsoft team members, I see the following and I’m trying to decide what I should be applying for based on my YOE, etc. Here is an example: Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Principal Product Manager, Director Product Manager, Senior Director Product Manager. How can I determine what level to target and how can I find that on the job req? Thanks!

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Job descriptions include target YOE. Each title can be a range of levels, plus different teams will have varying expectations for each level.

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You can still apply and they might up level you if they have budget and want you! Or if your 12 yoe aren't all relevant, a jd that says 6+ might actually be the right fit. Good luck!

How many YOE do you have as a PM?

Sweet, no insult intended by my statement! Good luck in your career search. I'd look for director+ roles where you report directly to VP.

The reason you probably see different levels of experience is because different companies have different levels of maturity in their product org. So they might not really understand what they want/need for those roles. Personally, I like working for product orgs that are more mature.

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