Microsoft · 15 hours ago
Principal Product Manager - Windows Planning
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. They are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader for the Principal Product Manager - Windows Planning role, responsible for driving alignment between OEM and commercial customer needs and Windows feature planning.
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Responsibilities
Own the feature request pipeline: Aggregate and drive frameworks for prioritization (impact, cost, etc) from OEM partners and commercial customers, ensuring clarity and actionable insights
Influence Windows planning: Work across each of the Windows feature teams to advocate for prioritized requests and secure inclusion in release plans
Build trusted partnerships: Develop strong relationships with feature team leaders so they rely on this team for landscape insights before planning cycles begin
Integrate into planning processes: Embed into multiple feature team planning rhythms to provide timely input, map dependencies, influence decisions, and track triage and delivery
Collaborate across WECE: Partner closely with Windows Ecosystem & Commercial Engagement teams to align on priorities across the inputs and asks and communicate progress
Quickly evaluate ROI: rapidly evaluate and communicate the Return On Investment of requested Windows features across engineering, finance and business stakeholders
Drive transparency and accountability: Establish mechanisms to establish SLAs, track request status, and communicate outcomes to OEM and Commercial stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
+ OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Deep understanding of the Windows development and release cycle, including planning milestones and dependencies
Proven ability to influence without authority and build trust across diverse teams
Proficient program management skills with experience in planning processes and cross-functional collaboration
Proficient communication and relationship-building skills
Familiarity with Windows ecosystem, OEM engagement, and commercial customer needs is a plus
Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear priorities and drive execution
Company
Microsoft
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