Commerce + Ecosystems (C+E) is responsible for enabling and optimizing the end-to-end customer journey on the Microsoft Cloud.  We are transforming the commerce engine, responsible for all the revenue that flows through Microsoft, from a disparate collection of services to a consistent and coherent platform, that both internal teams and external end users and partners can build on. As a Principal Product Manager on the Commerce Platform and Experiences team within the Commerce + Ecosystems organization, you will work across the organization to improve the developer experience for all our customers. We are looking for a product leader with a history of providing thought leadership on Application Program Interface, data, and system design to create quality, secure platforms that are reusable and extensible. You will be accountable for establishing and running an API program to drive faster time-to-market for commerce functionality, satisfaction both within Microsoft and with customers, and lower support incidents for working with and building on the commerce platform. You will also be responsible for developing the strategy to leverage commerce APIs and data to enable scenarios for acquiring and managing Microsoft and ISV products and services within Copilot and AI experiences across the company. You will partner with product and engineering leaders and architects across commerce and Microsoft to establish a culture of product thinking with the commerce platform. 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** + Defines or influences the long-term vision and strategy for commerce API and data developer experiences based on a deep understanding of internal and external customer needs, market and user research, the competitive landscape, and Microsoft’s business goals and strategy. + Defines and evangelizes with others business impact, success criteria, performance metrics and fundamentals for experiences across divisional boundaries. + Owns and drives the roadmap for and execution of experiences across divisional boundaries. + Influences and drives engagement with cross-functional internal partners, external partners, including early adopting customers, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders to gather input and garner support for vision, strategy, and roadmap for experiences across divisional boundaries. + Facilitates senior-level reviews of internal and external customers feedback to determine and evaluate usability and satisfaction for experiences to meet customer goals and key success metrics. + Coaches and mentors internal team across divisional boundaries to address crucial customer needs for the commerce API and data developer experiences. + Embody our Culture  (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)   **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product/service/project/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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years of experience in product/service/project/program management + OR software development + OR equivalent experience. Product Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $161,600 - $286,200 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 $209,600 - $314,400 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html) Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 5, 2024. 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) .