Level Up Your Career as a PM at Microsoft

📚Understanding the concept of level appropriate work is essential for career growth as a PM at Microsoft.

🎯Each level has its own set of responsibilities, and promotions are earned by demonstrating performance at the next level.

🔍Use the Roll Library provided by Microsoft to understand the expectations and requirements for each level.

🌟Self-evaluate your own performance and identify areas where you need to improve or deliver at a higher level.

🤝Discuss your evaluation and growth areas with your manager to get guidance and align your goals with the team's needs.

What is level appropriate work?

—Level appropriate work refers to the responsibilities and expectations at a specific level within a career path.

How can I evaluate my own performance?

—Compare your current work to the responsibilities outlined for your level and identify areas of improvement or areas where you need to deliver at a higher level.

Why is understanding level appropriate work important?

—Understanding level appropriate work helps you set goals, track progress, and align your performance with expectations for career growth.

How can I demonstrate performance at the next level?

—Focus on delivering work that aligns with the responsibilities of the next level and seek feedback from your manager to ensure you are on the right track.

Why should I discuss my goals with my manager?

—Your manager can provide guidance, identify specific growth areas, and align your goals with the team's needs to help you succeed.

00:00Introduction to the concept of level appropriate work and its importance for career growth as a PM at Microsoft.

04:32Using the Roll Library provided by Microsoft to understand the responsibilities and expectations at each level.

07:53Tips for evaluating your own performance and identifying areas of improvement or areas where you need to deliver at a higher level.

09:59The wisdom from Dare Obasanjo on the expectation of autonomy and scope of impact at different levels.