The Principal Product Manager role within the Windows Platform & Developer team focuses on leading data science and market research efforts to inform platform strategy and developer ecosystem investments. This high-impact position combines quantitative analysis with market intelligence to shape the understanding of developers and track platform health. The role requires defining research agendas and delivering actionable insights that influence major investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and strategic instincts to drive the direction of the Windows platform.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 8 years of experience in product management, data science, market research, or strategic analytics, preferably in a platform or developer-focused organization.
• Solid quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to design research, analyze large datasets, and extract actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams.
• Experience with developer platforms, developer tools, or application frameworks.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, experimentation frameworks, or BI/analytics platforms.
• Background in competitive intelligence, market sizing, or ecosystem analysis for technology platforms.
• Understanding of the Windows developer ecosystem, including Win32, .NET, WinUI, and cross-platform frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization and building executive dashboards that drive organizational alignment.

• Define and own the data science and market research strategy for the Windows Platform & Developer organization.
• Build and maintain analytical frameworks that track platform health, developer adoption, ecosystem growth, and competitive positioning.
• Deliver actionable market intelligence on developer trends, framework adoption, and enterprise modernization patterns.
• Partner with engineering, product, and leadership teams to define KPIs, instrument telemetry, and build dashboards.
• Lead primary and secondary research to surface opportunities and risks.
• Translate complex data into clear narratives for senior leadership to support investment decisions.
• Engage with developer communities, enterprise customers, ISV partners, and internal stakeholders to validate hypotheses.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.