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Are you passionate about Windows application development, marketplaces and building platforms that help developers distribute apps to customers on the Windows platform? How about AI and the way it can transform consumer applications? If so, come join the Microsoft Store Team! 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our Microsoft Store on Windows team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving Developer Engagement and Success, ensuring that our developer community thrives and delivers exceptional applications to our users.  

Microsoft Store is a digital distribution platform. The Microsoft Store serves as a centralized hub for users to discover, download, and manage various types of applications, software, games, and other digital content. Developers leverage Microsoft Store to develop and distribute their apps and games to billion plus devices. The vision of the Microsoft Store aligns with Microsoft's broader mission to empower individuals and organizations to achieve more through technology. The store aims to provide users with a convenient and secure platform to access a diverse range of high-quality digital content that enhances productivity, creativity, and entertainment on Windows devices. 

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

• Developer Engagement : Lead initiatives to enhance developer engagement, ensuring seamless and productive experience for developers on our platform. 

• Storefront Management : Manage the developer side experience for the Microsoft Store, working closely with developers to understand their needs and challenges. 

• App Development : Leverage your experience in building successful apps end-to-end to guide and support developers in creating high-quality applications.

• OKR Management : Drive the achievement of developer engagement metrics and OKRs, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.

• Collaboration: Work closely with partner teams across geographies (US and China) and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Policy, CELA, Compliance, Marketing, Ops, and customer service, to ensure a cohesive strategy and execution. 

• Data-Driven Decisions : Utilize data and insights to inform product decisions and measure the impact of initiatives on developer success.

• Stakeholder Communication : Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any concerns 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of Industry experience.

• 3+ years in Product Management .

• A decent understanding of Windows app development and related tools.

Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that 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 Quaifications

• Experience: Proven experience working with popular storefronts, preferably managing the developer side experience, or experience in building one or more successful apps end-to-end. Experience submitting apps to the Microsoft Store will be great plus. 

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of app development processes, developer tools, and technologies. 

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, derive insights, and make data-driven decisions. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively. 

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .