Principal Product Manager

Passionate about Games?

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Team Xbox is at the forefront of delivering the industry’s best platform and experiences for gamers and game creators and is looking for a Principal Product Manager.

Our mission is to provide access to great games for every player worldwide through great content, benefits, innovative devices, and experiences.

Do you want to help shape the future of Microsoft’s gaming stores while delighting gamers everywhere by unlocking gaming experiences?

Xbox’s Platform & Experiences Commerce (XPC) team seeks to empower creators to drive player engagement, retention, and monetization across Xbox and in-game experiences.

To help deliver on this goal you’ll be a product manager building a vision for and improving the experiences of gamers accessing, browsing, and shopping for games and game-related products.

You’ll coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure all parties are maximizing the value of our partnership with a keen eye towards ensuring that players can acquire the content they want and creators can bring that content to our ecosystem.

You’ll partner with internal Microsoft stakeholders to ensure product acquisition flows are optimized, marketing efforts are coordinated, and also work closely with internal game studio stakeholders to make sure those products are showcased properly.

Team Xbox’s mission is to bring joy to the gaming community and to everyone on the planet, believing that when more people connect and play together, the world becomes a brighter place.

Come join the Xbox Platform & Experiences Commerce (XPC) organization that looks to help Team Xbox achieve those goals through maximizing the power of partnership and leveraging the vast ecosystem to reach that goal.

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.

ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy and Vision

Develop and communicate a clear product strategy and vision that aligns with Microsoft’s gaming goals. Drive product innovation and differentiation within the games industry.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with internal and external development partners, including designers, engineers, artists, and internal and external studios.

Manage relationships and ensure the smooth execution of projects.

Execution Excellence

Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring milestones are met, risks are identified and mitigated, and deliverables are of the highest quality.

Continuously monitor and improve processes to optimize project outcomes.

Inclusive Leadership

Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that values the contributions of all team members. Promote an atmosphere where different perspectives are respected and considered in decision-making.

Executive Communication

Demonstrate excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Provide regular updates on project status and key insights.

Industry Expertise

Bring a deep understanding of the games industry and the long-term evolution of the Game Monetization space. Use this knowledge to inform product strategy and decision-making.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product / service / project / program management or software development
• OR equivalent experience.
• Expertise in management of complex cross-group, cross-business, cross-disciplinary projects.
• Experience working with game development teams and game release management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product / service / project / program management or software development
• OR equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the gaming industry with a specific focus on game monetization and associated technologies.
• Track record for working with external companies, in partnership to achieve business goals and objects.

Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here : https : / / careers.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 21, 2024.

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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.

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