Principal Group Product Manager

In the age of AI, Microsoft Security empowers defenders with unified MicrosoftSecurity products andplatformsand new AI-driven solutionsto help customers protect their organizations at machine speed. Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) is Microsoft's premier ManagedDetection & Response (MDR) service, harnessing these advanced technologies toprovide 24/7protection forcustomers.

The Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) teamprovidesa unique opportunity to work oncutting-edgesecurity technology that spans the entire MicrosoftSecurityplatformsand beyond. As part of Defender Experts team, you will help shape a pioneering MDR servicethat combines automation with humanexpertise, giving you hands-on experience in threat hunting, triage, investigation, incident response, and Generative AI-powered security operations.

Working in our diverse global team offers continuous learning and professional growth: you will expand your product management skills and stay at the forefront of evolving cybersecurity trends. Being part of a recognized industry leader in managed detection and responseserviceenhances your professional network and career trajectory, while enabling you to make a significant impactonkeeping our customers safe.

We are seeking an Principal Group Product Manager to lead product strategy, define the roadmap for the Defender Experts service, while managing and developing a team of Product Managers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with security researchers, the Defender Experts engineering team, and partner teams across Microsoft Security to create, scale, and deliver innovative, highquality security features and services. You will drive endtoend security solutions and GoToMarket strategies by partnering with Marketing, Sales, Business, Commerce, and thirdparty partners. Success in this role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, along with a passion for leveraging cuttingedge technologies-such as Generative AI-to enable faster, smarter threat detection and response.

• Customer Focus & Problem Solving:Engage deeply with internal and external customers to understand securityoperation'stools &processes,identifyunmetneeds, and drive innovative integrations that deliver measurable customer value and delight.
• Product Strategy, Definition & Roadmap:Own theendtoendproductstrategy and roadmap for MDRcapabilities;Identifygaps and opportunities in thecompetitive landscape and translate them into actionable plans;define and prioritize requirements, translate them into clear customer scenarios, backlog items, and success metrics (OKRs).
• Technical & Security Excellence:Ensure solutions are grounded in strong technical and security fundamentals by partnering closely with engineering to drive automationand advanced AI (including Generative AI). Apply deep SOC operationsexpertiseand threat landscape awareness to deliver effective detection, response, and resilience capabilities.
• DataDrivenDecision Making:Define, instrument, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the DEX service. Leverage analytics and telemetry to generate insights, guide prioritization, and drive continuous product and service improvements.
• Leadership & Team Development:Act as a senior leader in MDR product management by managing and mentoring ahighperformingteam of Product Managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability while aligning priorities across Microsoft's global security initiatives.
• CrossTeamCollaboration:Identifybroad security challenges and leadcrossteamsolutions by working closely with partner teams across Microsoft Security. Build inclusive,hightrustpartnerships that bring together diverse perspectives to deliverhighquality,timelyoutcomes.
• Operational Excellence & Execution:Partner with engineering toestablishdisciplined execution rhythms,accurateproject planning, and scalable operational processes that ensure consistent,highqualitydelivery.
• Evangelizationand amplification:Represent the product/service in executive reviews, customer briefings, internaland externalforums.

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years people management experience.

Product Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.