Cristina N.
Career coach for product managers and managers of PMs
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer changePromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeTech careersLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Dublin, Ireland |
Cristina N. is a career coach for product managers, managers of PMs, and product marketing managers. She is a retired Microsoft Manager of PMs with 30 years at the company. She spent 8 years in Azure, where she also drove AI product work. As a hiring manager, she interviewed hundreds of candidates across product, design, engineering, and people management. She helps clients with interviews, resumes, career transitions, and moving up.
What Cristina helps with
Cristina helps product professionals prepare for interviews, sharpen their resumes, and plan their next career step.
- Behavioral interviews
- Resumes that show real impact instead of a list of duties
- Defining the next step: Promotion, career change, or leadership role
- Building a concrete career plan from a long-term vision
- Building a stronger application pipeline
- Telling better stories in interviews
- Growing as a leader and manager
- Navigating career transitions
Who Cristina works with
Cristina works with product managers, managers of PMs, and product marketing managers. She tailors her coaching to the client's career stage and challenges. She has coached people from entry level to senior leaders.
Background and qualifications
Cristina spent 30 years at Microsoft, from 1995 to 2025. Her roles included Program Manager, PM Lead, Senior Technical Evangelist for Academia, Principal Program Manager, and Principal PM Manager. She spent 8 years in Azure, where she also drove AI product innovation. She built multibillion-dollar products. She mentored juniors, guided mid-career growth, and coached senior managers. As a hiring manager, she interviewed hundreds of candidates and reviewed hundreds of resumes.
Cristina N. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one interview coaching
- Resume review
- Career strategy coaching
Cristina N. reviews
Cristina N. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A retired Microsoft Manager of PMs who interviewed candidates up to L7 across product, design, engineering, and people management.
Best for product managers and PM managers preparing for interviews or planning a career move.
Common questions
How much does Cristina N. charge?
Coaching with Cristina runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cristina N. help with?
Cristina N. helps with behavioral interviews, resumes that show real impact instead of a list of duties, defining the next step: Promotion, career change, or leadership role and building a concrete career plan from a long-term vision.
Does Cristina N. have reviews?
Cristina N. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
What kinds of interviews does Cristina help with?
She helps with behavioral interviews and storytelling for product management roles. She has interviewed candidates in product management, UX design, engineering, and people management.
How do I contact Cristina N.?
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