Senior Product Manager - CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Security is one of the most critical priorities for our customers as they navigate increasing digital threats, regulatory demands, and complex hybrid environments. Microsoft Specialized Clouds Security (MSC Security) delivers trusted, mission‑critical security solutions for customers with the most demanding and regulated requirements.
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to help scale core security product offerings, with a focus on Microsoft Defender Suite. In this role, you will define and execute product strategy aligned to Microsoft’s security vision, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure secure, compliant, and consistent experiences across specialized cloud environments. You will partner closely with engineering, compliance, and customer teams to prioritize secure‑by‑design capabilities, manage risk, and accelerate adoption of Defender solutions that protect identity, infrastructure, and data. This role requires strong technical judgment, data‑driven decision‑making, and the ability to deliver high‑impact security outcomes for customers with specialized compliance and security needs.

At Microsoft, we embrace a growth mindset and are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. 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 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:
• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years of experience in product/service/project/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
• 7+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product and program goals across multiple security feature areas, identifying gaps and opportunities that improve the security posture of Microsoft Defender Suite in specialized cloud environments.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, and security stakeholders to define, validate, and govern technical solutions that meet regulatory, compliance, and customer security requirements.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional programs from concept through delivery, aligning internal teams and external partners to execute secure‑by‑design capabilities at scale.
• Represent product direction and technical solutions to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring clarity, trust, and adoption of Defender security solutions.
• Model Microsoft’s culture and values by fostering collaboration, accountability, and a growth mindset while raising the bar on security excellence.
• Embody Microsoft's Culture and Values

What This Job Offers

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