Microsoft XBOX Program Manager

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Job Details

Posted date: Aug 13, 2026

Category: NPI Program Management

Location: Redmond, WA

Estimated salary: $160,650
Range: $102,100 - $219,200

Employment type: Full-Time

Work location type: 3 days / week in-office

Role: Individual Contributor


Description

Overview

Are you passionate about driving the launch of cutting-edge products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven XBOX Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the cross-functional development, planning, and execution of new product launch strategies for XBOX products, helping to guide products from concept to high-volume manufacturing and customer delivery.

In this Redmond based role, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while learning to drive key aspects of program management, product realization, and risk management in new product introductions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to build their skills in a supportive, inclusive environment, where collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers will be key to your success.

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.

Responsibilities

Product Launch: Contribute to the development, planning, and execution of a holistic, cross-functional product launch strategy, from product inception to high-volume manufacturing. Assist with managing the handoff from product design to mass production, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication across teams.Program Management: Help drive the organization through the launch of new products, ensuring alignment with key technical and business milestones. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, supply chain, and external suppliers to meet program goals.Development Operations: Assist in executing development builds, driving factory and supply chain readiness for high-volume manufacturing. Support the development of supply base strategies, ensuring product and customer needs are met through successful supplier collaboration.Risk Management: Contribute to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks throughout the new product introduction process. Work with more experienced team members to assess potential risks and develop recovery plans to ensure smooth product launches.Schedule & Milestone Management: Collaborate in the creation and management of product development schedules, identifying critical milestones and dependencies. Support the identification of potential risks to timelines and help coordinate mitigation efforts.Cross-Functional Alignment & Communications: Support internal communications related to product launch progress. Participate in executive updates, product launch reviews, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver on key program objectives.Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification of opportunities for process improvements in new product introduction. Help execute strategies to enhance efficiency and quality in product development, production, and supply chain readiness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field AND 2+ years experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, hardware development, or consumer electronics.OR equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations or a related area. Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in project/program management 2+ years of experience in risk management2+ years of experience in supply chain management 2+ years of experience in hardware development/manufacturing #W+DJOBS

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NPI Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.



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