Principal Product Manager

Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, where protecting millions of devices worldwide is more than a goal—it’s a responsibility. We build and evolve industry-leading security products powered by cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies, delivering end-to-end solutions that simplify and secure the digital landscape.

As part of Microsoft Security, we’re reshaping how the world approaches security. Our work spans platforms - defending heterogeneous environments. We aspire to empower every customer with a security that’s intuitive, scalable, and resilient.

Our team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that brings together top product management talent and partners deeply with engineering, research, and design across Microsoft. We are relentlessly customer-focused—driven by real-world challenges and committed to delivering meaningful impact through innovative product capabilities.

Microsoft Defender is experiencing explosive growth, protecting people, services, and devices across the globe. We’re looking for a passionate Principal Product Manager to help bring new and differentiated security solutions to market. You’ll work closely with security research and engineering teams to create, scale, and deliver solutions that combine technical excellence with business value.

If you’re energized by solving complex problems, shaping the future of cybersecurity, and working with brilliant minds in a culture that embraces growth, excellence, and purpose -this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a seasoned Product Manager to join our high-impact team building industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment alongside top talent across PM, engineering, research, and design - driving innovation and protecting customers at scale.

 

What you’ll bring:

 

• Proven ability to identify customer problems, define solutions, and translate them into clear, prioritized product requirements.
• Build a plan - Skilled in slicing complex problems, prioritizing effectively, and managing cross-functional execution.
• Analytical mindset with experience building smart, outcome-driven OKRs and KPIs, and using data to guide decisions.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and familiarity with AI technologies.
• Strong customer engagement skills—listening deeply, building trust, and translating insights into product impact.
• Project management expertise with a track record of delivering high-quality products in fast-paced environments.
• Bonus: Experience navigating large-scale enterprise environments and influencing across teams.

Qualifications

      Qualifications Required –

• • At least 5 years' experience as a Product Manager, including working with Engineering teams, operational teams and customer facing teams OR an equivalent experience 
  • Experience in cyber security domain

Qualifications: Other Requirements –

• • Bachelor’s of science degree or an equivalent education 
  • 5+ years' experience as a Product Manager, including working with Engineering teams, operational teams and customer facing teams. 
  • Experience in cyber security domain is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills,
  • Ability to collaborate with others and work as a team and with stakeholders across the globe

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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