Senior Product Manager- Windows Gaming

Senior Product Manager- Windows Gaming | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsSenior Product Manager- Windows GamingUnited States, Washington, RedmondApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200024245Date postedJul 07, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionProduct ManagementDisciplineProduct ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewPC gaming is evolving fast. Players expect seamless experiences across PC, handhelds, and beyond. They want games that just work, run beautifully, and take full advantage of their hardware.The Windows Gaming team in SiGMA (Silicon, Gaming, Media & AI) has a unique opportunity for an experienced product manager to shape platform strategy, influence the gaming ecosystem, and work to ensure gamers continue to choose Windows as their go-to gaming platform. We’re the team behind DirectX, advanced display, graphics and media technologies, and the platform foundation that makes games shine on Windows for millions of players to enjoy.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.ResponsibilitiesHelp define and influence the long-term vision and strategy for Windows gaming feature areas based on a deep understanding of customer needs, market and user research, the competitive landscape, and Microsoft’s business goals and strategy.Own and drive the end-to-end product roadmap, prioritizing experiences that result in faster, smoother, or more reliable gameplay across a broad range of PC devices and form factors, and that drive adoption, retention, and player delight.Work across multiple Microsoft organizations spanning OS platforms, developer and technology groups to deliver seamless, high-performing, player-first experiences.Author clear, concise PRDs, specifications, and decision documents that align cross-functional teams, accelerate execution, and enable informed tradeoffs.Define success metrics and measurement frameworks across player value and product performance, in partnership with analytics and data science teams.Represent Windows gaming externally - at conferences, in blog posts, and with key partners in the industry.QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software developmentOR equivalent experience.Experience in the PC or gaming space, with a strong understanding of the business and technology dynamics driving gaming devices and platforms OR Experience with graphics or other technology areas that enable high performance realtime experiences, with a strong understanding of modern PC gaming architectures (OS, graphics runtimes, drivers, hardware, and game engines)Track record of navigating complex cross-team dependencies.Strong intuition for gaming user experience, especially ease of use and “it just works” expectations, with experience analyzing and closing gaps versus alternative platforms.Demonstrated excellence in written communication, with a proven history of delivering strategic executive briefings and authoring public content.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...