Principal Product Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

12h

About The Position

Microsoft PKI Services (MPS) provides the trust infrastructure that enables secure communications across Microsoft’s cloud platforms and services. MPS designs, builds, and operates publicly trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs) that issue and manage digital certificates used to authenticate services, establish encrypted communications, and protect data for Microsoft and millions of customers worldwide. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations, including certificate issuance, key management, revocation, incident response, auditing, and adherence to globally recognized trust requirements. MSPKI operates in a highly transparent and externally governed environment, where compliance with browser root programs, industry standards, and public reporting expectations is required to maintain trust in Microsoft’s services. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Nice To Haves

8+ years experience contributing to consensus-driven technical industry standards bodies.
Experience operating or overseeing a publicly trusted CA.
Experience engaging with browser root programs (e.g., Chrome, Mozilla, Apple, Microsoft).
Working knowledge of the CA/Browser Forum governance model.
Background in applied cryptography, security engineering, identity infrastructure, or internet-scale security operations.
Experience navigating or leading response to publicly disclosed compliance or operational incidents.
Familiarity with emerging developments in PKI and cryptographic standards, such as certificate transparency, algorithm agility, short-lived certificates, or post-quantum cryptography.
Track record of producing high-quality technical documentation suitable for external publication, including policy documents, audit artifacts, or incident reports.

Responsibilities

Own MPS compliance with global public trust requirements to ensure the continued trustworthiness of Microsoft's public CAs.
Define and execute Microsoft’s PKI long term compliance strategy including alignment with evolving browser root program policies, audit frameworks (e.g., WebTrust), and emerging industry requirements.
Lead external incident response and reporting for compliance incidents involving Microsoft's public CAs including coordinating engagement with root programs, auditors, and industry stakeholders.
Serve as Microsoft’s primary technical representative to the CA/Browser Forum and related groups.
Drive standards advancement to improve global Internet trust.
Embody our culture and values