Director of Product Operations at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

277200.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Operations Management, Stakeholder Communication, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Dashboard Management, Product Roadmap Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Business Planning, Human Resources, Team Collaboration, Performance Tracking, Documentation, Process Optimization, Go-To-Market Strategy

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft AI’s (“MAI”) Mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. MAI is responsible for Microsoft’s consumer propositions including Copilot, Bing, MSN, Microsoft Advertising, and Edge, as well as developing proprietary foundational AI models. MAI works closely with a variety of teams across Microsoft and across the full AI stack to deliver on Microsoft’s AI ambitions. Within MAI, the Monetization team focuses on both direct (paid directly by a customer) and non-transparent (paid by a third party) models of revenue generation across Microsoft properties. As the Director of Product Operations in Microsoft AI Monetization, you will help create the connective tissue between product, engineering, and go-to-market teams. Efficiency in process, stakeholder communications, and business goal setting and tracking has helped remove friction and improve performance across functions and teams. Examples include optimizing the product development lifecycle from initial product ideation to launch readiness, defining OKRs for the organization with product leaders, and managing stakeholder communication and expectations. Our Monetization teams work within Microsoft AI, an organization responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, MSN, and other AI-first products. The organization has all the ingredients needed for success with Product, Engineering, Research, and Go To Market functions partnering as peers with shared goals. This enables close collaboration and rapid decision making. You will work closely with our Product, Engineering, and Sales leaders to ensure efficient and effective operational processes across the product development lifecycle. 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. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Develop and optimize scalable processes for the entire product development lifecycle. Establish and maintain a predictable rhythm for product releases and strategic planning. Streamline communication channels between product, engineering, design, and commercial teams. Partner with data science to build and maintain dashboards to monitor product health and performance. Serve as the central point of contact for operational inquiries related to the product portfolio. Communicate product roadmap updates, launch timelines, and performance insights to the wider organization. Create and maintain a centralized knowledge base, serving as the single source of truth for product documentation. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 15+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience. Consistent history of working directly with product, engineering, and go-to-market (GTM) leadership managing multiple complex, large-scale product launches and go-to-market strategies simultaneously. 5+ years of product operations experience that includes product development lifecycle experience 5+ years of experience with product roadmap management and strategic planning for product releases #MicrosoftAI Business Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize scalable processes for the entire product development lifecycle while establishing a predictable rhythm for product releases and strategic planning. Streamline communication channels between product, engineering, design, and commercial teams to enhance operational efficiency.