Product Manager - Xbox at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

274800.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Software Development, Communication, Collaboration, Project Management, Analytical Problem-Solving, Market Disruption, Customer Metrics Improvement, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Skills, Self-Starter, Innovation, Attention to Detail, Gaming Industry Knowledge, Consumer Products Passion

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Team Xbox is at the forefront of delivering the industry’s best platform and experiences for both gamers and game developers. We work closely with industry leaders across hardware, software, services and our 1st and 3rd party game development partners to ensure Microsoft’s platforms are designed and optimized to meet the needs of our most passionate fans and players, whether they choose to play on the Xbox console, PC, or mobile devices. Team Xbox is looking for an experienced Product Manager to drive execution of a complex, high visibility, innovative and critical program which is key to the future of our Gaming ambitions. This is a rare career opportunity to be a key driver and contributor to one of the most significant bets in the Gaming business. As an individual contributor reporting directly to the VP, Next Generation, you will lead a complex, cross company virtual team across hardware, core OS, game development platform and tools, end user experience, content portfolio, and business and marketing. You will be directly responsible for the day to day execution, coordination, and communication for the program across a large group of stakeholders, including providing periodic updates to senior leaders in the gaming organization. Candidates will have a solid track record of running complex, cross functional virtual teams, exceptional organization and communication skills, and prior experience bringing new hardware, software and content to market. If you are passionate about being at the forefront of the gaming industry, this is the role for you. Responsibilities Be at the heart of defining, organizing, and driving execution of our overall strategy for future hardware and software plans Collaborate with hardware, software, design, marketing, 1PP & 3PP game studios, and other key contributors Manage cadence, agenda, and logistics for weekly cross-team meetings Drive agenda and manage coordination for key executive leadership updates Build operational processes and practices that drive efficiencies for the team and partners Own and drive the communication and action-item follow-ups resulting from any meetings Be a member of an organization that provides ample opportunity for growth Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. 4+ years experience taking a product, feature, or experience to market (e.g., design, addressing product market fit, and launch, internal tool/framework). 6+ 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). 6+ years experience disrupting a market for a product, feature, or experience (e.g., competitive disruption, taking the place of an established competing product). Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross group initiatives from inception to ship Communication, collaboration, negotiation and project management skills Self-starter who not only deals well with, but thrives in ambiguity Dream to innovate and think about complex problems while retaining focus on maintaining a profitable business Robust attention to details and analytical problem-solving capabilities Bonus Skills: Experience w/ a full shipping cycle of gaming focused products (e.g. Games, Xbox, Playstation, Steam, etc) Deep passion for consumer products, gaming or the entertainment business Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

Define, organize, and drive execution of the overall strategy for future hardware and software plans. Collaborate with various teams and manage communication and coordination for key executive leadership updates.