New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager to support cross-functional development, planning, and execution of product launch strategies for Surface and Xbox products. Based in Redmond, this role helps guide products from concept through high-volume manufacturing and customer delivery, with opportunities to develop skills in program management, product realization, and risk management. The position works collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers in Microsoft’s Windows and Devices Organization.

The role contributes to product launch planning and execution, the transition from design to mass production, development builds, factory and supply-chain readiness, supplier strategies, schedule and milestone management, risk mitigation, cross-functional communications, and continuous improvement. The position requires a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, hardware development, or consumer electronics; or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related area.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Program management expertise across the new product development lifecycle within consumer goods or consumer electronics.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, hardware development, or consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, planning, and execution of cross-functional product launch strategies, from product inception to high-volume manufacturing.
• Assist with the handoff from product design to mass production, supporting smooth transitions and clear communication across teams.
• Help drive new product launches and alignment with technical and business milestones.
• Collaborate with product engineering, supply chain, and external suppliers to meet program goals.
• Assist with development builds and drive factory and supply-chain readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
• Support supply-base strategy development and supplier collaboration to meet product and customer needs.
• Contribute to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the NPI process, including helping develop recovery plans.
• Collaborate on product development schedules, identify critical milestones and dependencies, and help coordinate mitigation of timeline risks.
• Support internal communications about launch progress and participate in executive updates and product launch reviews.
• Contribute to identifying and executing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality in product development, production, and supply-chain readiness.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional information is available through Microsoft’s corporate pay information page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level