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:

Active Directory (AD) powers identity for millions of servers and devices worldwide. As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead the next chapter of AD—secure by default, resilient by design, and effortless to manage across hybrid environments. You will set strategy, drive cross‑organization execution, and deliver innovations that modernize identity administration with the help of data and AI. This role is part of the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization, which ensures Windows and Windows Server remain secure, reliable, and continuously improving for billions of devices globally. This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape the future of enterprise identity, simplify administration, and strengthen security for customers worldwide.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the AD product strategy, roadmap and overall product management across Windows Server releases and servicing trains
align funding and OKRs across partner teams
Use telemetry and customer insights to prioritize investments
publish clear decision records and success metrics
Identify and prioritize new Active Directory Scenarios that improve security, cloud migration, update, and upgrade capabilities
Build alignment across Server, Security, Entra, Customer Support Services (CSS), and field teams
maintain crisp executive communication
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
Drive an AI‑first mindset—identify opportunities to embed AI in workflows, diagnostics, and customer experiences
Foster 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
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
8+ years of product management (or equivalent) experience owning the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise platform or infrastructure products
6+ years experience improving product metrics for a product, feature, or experience in a market
Deep technical fluency in identity & Windows Server—Active Directory (AD DS), domain/forest topology, replication, group policy, Kerberos/NTLM, LDAP/LDAPS
Familiarity with hybrid identity patterns and cloud/edge administration scenarios
Experience leveraging AI for ideation, analysis, workflow optimization, and integration into enterprise product scenarios
Proven ability to lead teams through critical situations, operate in fast shipping cycles, and apply working knowledge of software development processes, data workflows, and IT operations
MBA or equivalent business/strategy experience a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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