Principal AM, Assistant Manager
Microsoft India • Mumbai, Maharashtra • Remote • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Microsoft India scales its Mumbai operations, the Engineering & Manufacturing practice is onboarding an accomplished Principal AM, Assistant Manager. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, you will take direct ownership of enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance and drive measurable improvements across strategic program velocity, delivery margin, and customer NPS.
Working at the intersection of Engineering & Manufacturing and regional delivery in Mumbai, you will collaborate with regional delivery directors, finance partners, and product sponsors to architect senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways and annual operating plans, budget forecasts, and quarterly OKR frameworks. Strong command over Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Excellence, Stakeholder Management is essential to sustain strategic program velocity, delivery margin, and customer NPS.
The Principal AM, Assistant Manager position at Microsoft India (Mumbai) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Engineering & Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic operations, deliverables, and team objectives for Principal AM, Assistant Manager at Microsoft India.
- Drive operational discipline, resource optimization, and cross-functional milestones.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-departmental teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure strict compliance with internal benchmarks, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5–10 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling multi-quarter business unit strategy and operating cadence within Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Mumbai or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Enterprise ERP & Portfolio Suites and OKR Governance Frameworks, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Excellence, Stakeholder Management, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership, Strategic Roadmap, Enterprise Governance
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Microsoft India.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Mumbai, Maharashtra (Remote)
This Principal AM, Assistant Manager opening is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra under a Remote work arrangement. Candidates located in Mumbai or willing to operate from the Mumbai regional corridor will collaborate directly with Microsoft India's Engineering & Manufacturing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Microsoft India — Company Profile & Details
Microsoft India is a verified employer operating within the Engineering & Manufacturing and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Known for structured execution across enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance, Microsoft India partners with regional delivery directors, finance partners, and product sponsors to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Engineering & Manufacturing • Regional Hub: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Principal AM, Assistant Manager at Microsoft India
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Excellence.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Mumbai (Remote) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Microsoft India's Engineering & Manufacturing hiring panel focused on senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Microsoft India leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Mumbai, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.