Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products in our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. ​​Within Azure Data, the messaging and real-time analytics team provides comprehensive solutions and a robust platform that enables users to ingest high granularity signals (real-time & observability) and complex data, converting those into a competitive advantage in real-time for both end users and modern applications.  ​ ​​​Fabric Customer Advisory Team (Fabric CAT) is part of Azure Data CAT Team with the mission to curate product feedback through indirect and direct interactions with customers. Specialist team of Real-Time Intelligence CAT (RTI CAT) in Fabric CAT is hiring a Senior Program Manager based in Europe to drive RTI CAT charter in Europe. ​​ We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. **Responsibilities** **Responsibilities** + ​​​​As a Program Manager in the Fabric Customer Advisory Team (Fabric CAT), you will be responsible for championing Real-time Intelligence product suite for Europe. + You will go deep on the technical aspects of Real-Time Intelligence to provide accurate, relevant and precise guidance to our customer in unblocking their issues + You will work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback from customers, partners and communities on the features usage, adoption and gaps + You will engage with customers, partners, field, MVPs, and other communities to understand their needs, gather feedback, and advocate for their success. + You will create and deliver compelling content, such as demos, presentations, blogs, videos, webinars, and documentation, to showcase the value and benefits of RTA solutions. + You will stay on top of the latest trends, best practices, and competitive landscape in Real-Time Intelligence space. + You will leverage various initiatives such as Fabric Insiders, Data & AI + Communities and other forums to continuously evangelize Real-Time Intelligence product suite.​ ​ + Embody our culture and values **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + ​​Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND relevant years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience. + Willing to work with people from various nationalities, countries, time zones and locations. + Having a customer obsessed mindset and willingness to push teams to prioritize customer’s needs. + Willingness to lean-in on initiatives that drive product success + Flexible and adaptable to changing scenarios and priorities as the product evolves through its stages of maturity. + Hands-on, working knowledge (L400) of one or more of the following services: Azure Data Explorer, KQL, Eventhubs, Azure Stream Analytics SQL, Fabric Eventstream, Activator or competitor services. + Proven experience of designing production grade data analytics architectures with emphasis on hot/warm path analytics. **Other Requirements** Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: + This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Preferred/Additional Qualifications** + ​​​Comprehensive communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. + Eager and curious to learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies.​ + Experience with messaging and integration products such as Kakfa, Solace, Striim, Integration Services, Spark Structured Streaming, Snowpipe is a plus.​ **Equal Opportunity Employer (EOP)** \#azdat \#azuredata ​​\#azuredata​ \#fabric Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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