Product Manager II-Xbox at Microsoft

San José, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Definition, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Operational Excellence, Technical Insight, Data Analysis, User Experience, Communication Skills, Product Metrics, Market Disruption, Cloud Technologies, Distributed Systems, Gaming Ecosystems, Software Specifications, UX Collaboration, Project Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

- Product Definition & Strategy: Translate customer needs and business goals into clear product requirements, specs, and roadmaps for Xbox services, tools, or platform features. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, design, data science, and partner teams to ensure alignment and execution across the product lifecycle. - Customer & Partner Engagement: Build empathy for game developers and players, gather feedback, and advocate for solutions that improve developer workflows and player experiences. - Operational Excellence: Manage dependencies, unblock workstreams, and maintain clarity on priorities, often using tools like Azure DevOps and internal dashboards. - Technical & Business Insight: Leverage knowledge of cloud technologies, distributed systems, and gaming ecosystems to make trade-offs that balance technical feasibility with business value. - Bachelor's degree AND at least 2+ years of experience in engineering, product or technical program management, data analysis, or product development; OR equivalent practical experience. - At least 1+ year managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. - Ability to translate customer requirements and scenarios into features, including writing software specifications and user experiences. - Experience using data to drive prioritization and measure progress. - Experience expressing designs visually and collaborating with UX designers. - Experience using effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-team collaboration. - 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). This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. *

Responsibilities

The Product Manager II for Xbox will translate customer needs and business goals into product requirements and collaborate with various teams throughout the product lifecycle. They will also engage with customers and partners to gather feedback and advocate for solutions that enhance developer workflows and player experiences.