The Microsoft Commerce team is redefining the future of AI-powered shopping and commerce experiences. We are building intelligent, trusted, and personalized solutions that help customers discover, evaluate, and take action through Microsoft’s ecosystem of products and services. As AI transforms how people interact with technology, our team is shaping the next generation of shopping experiences at global scale.
As a Principal Product Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in defining product strategy, identifying customer and business opportunities, and translating insights into innovative experiences. You will partner closely with engineering, design, data science, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact products that drive measurable customer and business outcomes. From vision and roadmap development through execution and iteration, you will own end-to-end product success.
In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment that values customer obsession, data-driven decision making, and continuous learning. You will lead with clarity and influence, balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence to bring complex ideas to market quickly and effectively. This is an opportunity to help define how AI reshapes commerce while delivering meaningful value to millions of users worldwide.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture built on growth mindset, innovation, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion, enabling everyone to do their best work and make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive product strategy, roadmap, and long-term investment opportunities that deliver meaningful customer and business impact across AI-powered commerce experiences.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Applied Science, Data Science, Design, and Product Marketing teams to translate customer needs and business objectives into innovative product experiences and technical solutions.
- Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and requirements through launch and iteration, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable outcomes.
- Influence and align stakeholders across organizations, building consensus and driving decisions that accelerate product innovation at scale.
- Use customer insights, usability research, data, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, validate hypotheses, and continuously improve the product experience.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, balancing strategic thinking with execution excellence to deliver impactful products used by customers worldwide.
- Foster strong relationships with customers and partners, leveraging feedback and market insights to shape product direction and drive long-term success.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years experience leading cross functional product teams across advertising, privacy, search, conversational AI, or generative AI
- 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).
- 5+ years experience with data analytics and experimentation tools with working knowledge of SQL and coding skills (Python, Javascript).
- Depth in experimentation and measurement (A/B testing, causal inference, learning outcomes, cohort analysis).
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Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in product, service, or program management, or software development; equivalent experience accepted.
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in product, service, or program management, or software development; equivalent experience accepted.
- 2+ years leading cross-functional product teams across advertising, privacy, search, conversational AI, or generative AI.
- 6+ years improving product metrics for a product, feature, or experience in a market.
- 5+ years using data analytics and experimentation tools, with working knowledge of SQL and coding skills in Python and JavaScript.
- Depth in experimentation and measurement, including A/B testing, causal inference, learning outcomes, and cohort analysis.
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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