Principal Product Manager - Marketplace

Microsoft’s Commercial Marketplace is the easiest way for customers to purchase, and for partners to offer cloud-based solutions and services. It is a key part of Microsoft's cloud strategy, enabling its adoption by businesses worldwide. IDC recently named Microsoft’s Commercial Marketplace as a leader among cloud and application-centric marketplaces.

The Marketplace storefronts team builds rich experiences to connect Microsoft customers and partners, providing a trusted platform for finding, evaluating, procuring, and managing cloud-based solutions.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Product Manager, who combines strategic thinking and execution excellence, to lead key initiatives, shape the future of our storefronts and grow the Marketplace business. As a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, you will define and execute product strategies that align with our mission and business objectives. You will work directly with customers, partners, and many other cross-functional stakeholders to contribute to the success of Microsoft’s Commercial Marketplace in a competitive market.

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.

Responsibilities

• Craft and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligning with Microsoft's goals and customer needs.
• Develop comprehensive product roadmaps, balancing priorities and timelines to meet strategic objectives.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding products and features, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Engage in market analysis, user research, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
• Work closely with a variety of teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, ensuring seamless product launches and strong market presence.
• Champion the user experience, ensuring our products not only meet but exceed customer expectations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide product decisions and measure success, adapting strategies as necessary.
• Act as a mentor within the team, supporting the growth and development of all members, regardless of their background.
  
  

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of product management experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record of successful product development and launches.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making data-informed decisions.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and interact with all levels of the organization.
• A customer-first mindset, with a passion for developing solutions that meet and exceed user needs.
• A growth mindset, with a willingness to embrace new ideas and approaches to product development.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  
  

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.