Product Manager II at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Technical Expertise, Cross-Team Collaboration, Communication, Customer Feedback Analytics, Gaming Experience, Software Development, Metrics Analysis, Project Management, Problem Solving, Feature Prioritization, Inclusive Design, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodologies, Market Disruption

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Join Team Xbox and help shape the future of gaming on Windows. We’re on a mission to empower players to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want, across PC, handhelds, and beyond. As a Product Manager on the Xbox Platform team, you’ll drive innovation at the intersection of Xbox and Windows, collaborating with teams across Microsoft to deliver seamless, player-first experiences. You’ll partner with engineering, design, and external partners to define and execute on a vision that makes Windows the best place to play, whether games are installed locally or streamed from the cloud. We're looking for a technology leader with experience working on deeply complex cross-team initiatives, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who is passionate about gaming, and is eager to build inclusive, accessible experiences for a global audience. Responsibilities We are looking for an exceptional Product Manager II to help us deliver on this vision. The role includes: End-to-end ownership: Identify customer needs, combine your technical expertise with product and industry knowledge, to spec clear functional requirements, keep engineering aligned, and see features through to completion. Iterating after ship: Monitor your features using metrics and verbatim feedback. Partner with support. Incorporate these and other signals into your future roadmap. Deliver high-quality results: Partner with engineering to prioritize the right work, at the right time, including features and bug fixes. Plan for post-release support, and measure success. Multitasking with focus: Context switch between different projects and different partner teams. Balance your time effectively between projects. Maintain composure throughout. Clear communication: Communicate the what, why, how, when, to internal and external stakeholders. Adjust your level of detail to be appropriate and approachable by each audience. Team player: You will leverage the work of others, build upon their success, and incorporate their feedback into your projects. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience improving product metrics for a product, feature, or experience in a market (e.g., growing customer base, expanding customer usage, avoiding customer churn). 2+ years experience disrupting a market for a product, feature, or experience (e.g., competitive disruption, taking the place of an established competing product). 3+ years of product management experience shipping products and services. Strong technical background and solid foundation in software or platform engineering principles. Proven experience in planning and executing on complex collaborative cross-team initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable speaking to different audiences including leadership. Deep consumer experience with the Windows gaming ecosystem, including products offered by Xbox as well as 3rd-party offerings. BA/BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or related disciplines. Strong partner who leverages the help of others and seeks frequent feedback. Experience with data and customer feedback analytics. Product Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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

The Product Manager II will own the end-to-end process of identifying customer needs and ensuring features are delivered successfully. They will also monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback.