Program management @ Microsoft

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Jun 3, 2020 4 Comments

As a Computer Science major, would it make more sense to join as a Software Engineer or something that's more related to what I've learned past four years ? How is the program manager experience at Microsoft ? Is it all about juggling PowerPoints and making sure voice is heard during scrums ?? Please let me know your thoughts.

How bad is it to be starting work as a program manager at Microsoft out of college ?

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  • Google
    b7ls14

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    b7ls14
    You have to decide what kind of work you like and are skilled at. Otherwise there’s no way to tell which is better. They are very different jobs.
    Jun 3, 2020 0
  • As with everything at Microsoft, highly depends on the team.
    Jun 3, 2020 0
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    confusedIC

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    confusedIC
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    Jun 3, 2020 0
  • I agree with Google, it really depends on what your long-term goals are and what you want to develop your skills in. About 98% of my co-workers who are program managers, all have computer science degrees.

    I personally chose to pursue program management to get my foot in the door. This isn't something I see myself doing for the next 5 years, unless I get a PM role in DevDiv (worst interview process I've ever experienced FYI).
    Jun 3, 2020 0