Job Description

Step into a role where your leadership shapes the future of how people express themselves, connect, and understand the world through Microsoft 365 and Copilot. As Principal Product Manager - Word, you'll empower individuals and organizations to create and understand content that matters. In this role, you will drive strategic planning, manage complex product portfolios, and partner closely with engineering and technical program managers to deliver impactful, customer-centric AI experiences.

As a

Principal Product Manager - Word

, you will not only develop a deep understanding of customer needs and the evolving landscape of writing, expression, and reading in the AI era, but also deliver a platform that empowers customers, partners, and developers to build innovative solutions. This role is highly focused on AI, requiring strong technical acumen to drive the creation and delivery of advanced AI-powered experiences. You will oversee complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and execute platform strategies that meet diverse customer, partner, and business needs. This opportunity will accelerate your career growth by allowing you to influence strategic plans and high-impact product direction, gain deeper business acumen through data-driven, customer-centric insights and product validation, and expand your leadership and collaboration skills by working with a broad range of stakeholders.



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

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Define, communicate, and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Microsoft 365 and Copilot experiences. Own and evolve platform capabilities, APIs, and extensibility frameworks to empower both internal and external teams. Collaborate with partner and developer ecosystem teams to establish platform requirements, governance models, and onboarding processes. Drive platform scalability, reliability, and security to meet the needs of large-scale customers and partners. Build and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships, providing strategic guidance and resolving complex alignment issues to drive organizational clarity and execution. Oversee a diverse portfolio of complex product and technical projects, ensuring cohesive user experiences, compliance, and effective resource planning aligned with customer needs. Present in operational and reporting forums, communicating initiative status and building connections across Microsoft to maximize impact.

Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development + OR equivalent experience.
8+ years of product management experience, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. 5+ years experience in defining and building, launching, or scaling platforms, productivity, collaboration, or cloud-based products (including APIs and multi-tenant systems). 5+ years demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and align with technical stakeholders, partners, and developer communities. 8+ years excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and customer insights to drive decisions.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and manage multiple priorities. Ability to lead teams in delivering high-impact features aligned with customer needs and business priorities. Skilled in identifying and evaluating market opportunities, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Office, AI, and related technologies.

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



Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 1, 2025.


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.