Principal Product Manager Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Principal Product Manager

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Join Microsoft's Windows Servicing and Delivery organization and help lead key initiatives to advance Windows Security. You’ll contribute to driving critical investments that enhance our response to cybersecurity threats and fortify the security of Microsoft's operating system. We are looking for a deeply technical PM who can develop and drive foundational security technologies in Windows and spearhead future security innovations at the OS level. You will collaborate across engineering, security, comms and support teams to shape product strategy, influence architecture decisions, and ensure Windows remains “secure by design” and “secure by default” in alignment with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). This is a high-impact role for a senior technical leader with a passion for operating system security, coordination of cross functional, cross-organization programs to outpace evolving cyber threats.

Job Responsibility:

Lead development of OS-level security features, ensuring they evolve to meet emerging threats and hardware capabilities
Influence Windows security architecture and strategy, driving defense-in-depth and secure-by-default principles
Collaborate across engineering, security response, and partner teams to accelerate vulnerability resolution and deliver proactive security investments
Manage complex, cross-functional programs with clear milestones, data-driven prioritization, and strong execution
Communicate program vision and status to technical and executive audiences, fostering alignment and trust
Manage schedules, risks, and issues with effective communication to the team, to senior management and company executives, and partners inside and outside Microsoft
Demonstrate curiosity and experimentation with AI tools to improve product decisions, customer insights, and operational efficiency
Champion an AI‑first mindset
identify opportunities to embed AI in workflows, diagnostics, and customer experiences
Champion inclusive culture and coach PMs to raise the bar on product craft and customer empathy

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI for ideation, analysis, and workflow optimization
experience integrating AI into enterprise product scenarios is a plus
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Occasional travel (0% to 25%) may be required

Nice to have:

10+ years product management or equivalent experience shipping enterprise platform/infra products
CS/EE or related technical degree
Deep expertise in OS-level security (firmware/boot process, TPM, identity, cryptography)
Track record of calmly managing critical security incidents or rapid response situations
Strategic thinker with experience defining product roadmaps or multi-year technical strategy
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
attention to detail in risk assessment and mitigation planning
Knowledge of Windows internals and key security technologies (kernel, authentication, update mechanisms)
Proven ability to lead large, ambiguous projects and deliver results across multiple orgs/stakeholders
Experience driving cybersecurity initiatives and defense-in-depth improvements in software programs
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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