Principal Security Product Manager

Overview

Join Microsoft's Windows Servicing and Delivery organization and help lead key initiatives to advance Windows Security. You’ll contribute to driving critical investments that enhance our response to cybersecurity threats and fortify the security of Microsoft's operating system. We are looking for a deeply technical PM who can develop and drive foundational security technologies in Windows and spearhead future security innovations at the OS level. You will collaborate across engineering, security, comms and support teams to shape product strategy, influence architecture decisions, and ensure Windows remains “secure by design” and “secure by default” in alignment with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). This is a high-impact role for a senior technical leader with a passion for operating system security, coordination of cross functional, cross-organization programs to outpace evolving cyber threats.

The Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team is dedicated to delivering exceptional servicing experiences, ensuring our customers - consumer and enterprise alike - are protected and productive. We are constantly innovating to build and deliver updates to the Microsoft Cloud and to Windows client endpoints. Our team thrives on a growth mindset, working together to achieve our common objectives. We are committed to upholding our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, which help us cultivate an inclusive culture. This environment enables everyone to flourish both professionally and personally.

As a member of our security-minded team, you will have a substantial impact and numerous opportunities to enhance your technical and business skills. This position requires strategic collaboration across E+D and C+AI Divisions, allowing you to make a significant contribution to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of OS-level security features, ensuring they evolve to meet emerging threats and hardware capabilities.
• Influence Windows security architecture and strategy, driving defense-in-depth and secure-by-default principles.
• Collaborate across engineering, security response, and partner teams to accelerate vulnerability resolution and deliver proactive security investments.
• Manage complex, cross-functional programs with clear milestones, data-driven prioritization, and strong execution.
• Communicate program vision and status to technical and executive audiences, fostering alignment and trust.
• Manage schedules, risks, and issues with effective communication to the team, to senior management and company executives, and partners inside and outside Microsoft.
• Demonstrate curiosity and experimentation with AI tools to improve product decisions, customer insights, and operational efficiency.
• Champion an AI‑first mindset; identify opportunities to embed AI in workflows, diagnostics, and customer experiences.
• Champion inclusive culture and coach PMs to raise the bar on product craft and customer empathy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
• OR equivalent experience.
  

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.
• Travel: Occasional travel (0% to 25%) may be required as part of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years product management or equivalent experience shipping enterprise platform/infra products.
• CS/EE or related technical degree.
• Deep expertise in OS-level security (firmware/boot process, TPM, identity, cryptography).
• Track record of calmly managing critical security incidents or rapid response situations.
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI in all phases of product management from research to prototyping.
• Strategic thinker with experience defining product roadmaps or multi-year technical strategy.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills; attention to detail in risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Knowledge of Windows internals and key security technologies (kernel, authentication, update mechanisms).
• Proven ability to lead large, ambiguous projects and deliver results across multiple orgs/stakeholders.
• Experience driving cybersecurity initiatives and defense-in-depth improvements in software programs.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

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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

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.