Principal Product Manager - Windows Fundamentals
Job Description
Join the Windows Fundamentals team in shaping the future of silicon integration, fundamentals, and security across the Windows ecosystem. As a Principal Product Manager, you will drive strategic initiatives that span silicon and system fundamentals, ensuring that we advance our platform capabilities and offer customers a trusted and secure experience. You will work with a talented team, collaborate with engineering and business leaders, and partner with internal and external stakeholders including silicon vendors and OEMs.This role benefits from a solid understanding of system architecture across silicon, firmware, and OS layers, and a proven ability to drive alignment across internal engineering teams and external partners including IHVs, OEMs, and ODMs. As a key stakeholder in the product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with silicon architects, Windows OS platform teams, and Microsoft 365 app teams to define and deliver an end-to-end optimized device experience. If you're passionate about building innovative, high-impact products and scaling them across the Windows ecosystem, this is the team for you! 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.
Locations
- Redmond, Washington, United States, Redmond, Washington, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- Experience with system-level performance, power, or silicon fundamentals. (degree)
- Familiarity with the System-on-Chip (SOC) hardware architecture and software for SOC. (degree)
- Experience with AI/ML systems, fundamentals, or performance engineering. (degree)
- Experience building innovative, customer-obsessed products. (degree)
- Proven track record of shipping high volume consumer devices. (degree)
- Well-rounded communication skills required, including the ability to clearly express technical and team leadership related concepts in verbal and written forms. (degree)
- Demonstrated ability to drive and execute strategic plans; influence strategies across multiple stakeholders considering synergies with other products, cultures, and geographies. (degree)
- Proven experience with negotiating with stakeholders at higher organizational levels (internally and/or externally) to drive decisive actions and orchestrate meaningful business and customer/client outcomes. (degree)
Responsibilities
- Strategic & Technical Leadership: Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for silicon and Windows platform investments that accelerate our ability to innovate while improving fundamentals and security. Lead planning and execution of complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on measurable impact and engineering excellence. Champion customer-focused strategy and data-driven decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage deeply with partners across Windows and Microsoft and with external silicon IHVs and OEMs. Influence and align stakeholders across disciplines and geographies to achieve shared goals.
- Execution Excellence: Deliver high-quality improvements in silicon and platform, balancing short-term wins with long-term investments. Communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly and persuasively to senior leadership and external partners.
- Team & Culture: As a senior leader on the team, you will help foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning. Promote Microsoft’s values of respect, integrity, and accountability, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Travel Requirements
3 days / week in-office
