Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager

Join us in shaping the future of Windows. As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead innovation across core Windows Shell experiencesincluding the Start Menu and Taskbarreimagining how users engage with their devices through intuitive, AI-powered workflows. You'll drive strategic evolution using the Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) framework, delivering clarity, speed, and measurable impact across millions of devices. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI-Powered UX Innovation Design and deliver intelligent user experiences that simplify and accelerate everyday tasks across Windows Shell surfaces like the Start Menu and Taskbar.
• Translate Customer Insights into Strategy Use telemetry, sentiment analysis, and direct customer engagement to uncover unmet needs and shape product direction through the Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) framework.
• Lead Cross-Functional Execution Collaborate across product, engineering, design, research, and data teams. Guide scenario walkthroughs and golden configurations to identify friction points and ensure smooth delivery.
• Influence at the Highest Levels Present confidently in executive forums, secure alignment and investment, and champion your product vision. Mentor peers and foster clarity across teams.
• Communicate with Impact Craft compelling narratives that connect product strategy to customer value. Deliver crisp, actionable updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive Engagement Across Windows & AI Assistants Shape integration strategies that create seamless, intuitive experiences across Windows and Microsoft's AI ecosystem.
• Define and Build the Product Own the roadmap across multiple feature areas. Prioritize backlogs, manage tradeoffs, and explore design spaces using Generative AI to define breakthrough scenarios.
• Make Data-Informed Decisions Partner with research and analytics teams to validate hypotheses, measure impact, and guide iteration. Track OKRs and KPIs like engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Launch with Precision Collaborate with marketing, planning, and engineering to shape go-to-market strategies. Evangelize your work through presentations, blogs, and industry events.
• Build Secure & Compliant Experiences Ensure all features meet SDL compliance and follow security best practicesfrom threat modeling to permissions minimization.
• Other Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications : + Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product / service / project / program management or software development + OR equivalent experience. - 4+ years of hands-on experience in User Experience (UX) or User Interface (UI) design and development. + 1+ years of experience working with AI assistants or agents, including designing or integrating AI-powered experiences.

Preferred Qualifications : + Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product / service / program management or software development + OR equivalent experience. + 4+ years of experience bringing products or features to market, including design, product-market fit validation, and launch execution (internal tools or frameworks included).

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.