Are you passionate about cool devices and technologies? Do you want to help define Microsoft's device portfolio? The Surface Product Planning team guides the organization through important business decisions, frames product portfolio choices, and drives upfront product definition. We are a team that is built on thinking holistically and cross-functionally about a problem, synthesizing disparate data into actionable recommendations, and influencing senior leaders. We are looking for a driven and highly accomplished individual who wants to have a significant impact on the Devices roadmap. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the product and business strategy via customer insights, competitive analysis, industry analysis, and ultimately synthesizing recommendations to influence technical and business leadership teams. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, finance and the Devices leadership team to define the vision
Analysis of market opportunities for products Strategy point of view, competitive and market analysis, and customer value proposition to support key business and engineering development milestones Preliminary business plan to guide product decisions Multi-year product roadmaps Driving key cross-functional initiatives
At least 7 + years of experience in consumer technology, in program management, product planning, and/or product management, with a steady progression of taking on roles with increasing responsibility and impact Deep empathy for customers, and ability to employ a hypotheses-driven approach to tackle complex problems Able to thrive in ambiguous situations, driving clarity and focus, setting priorities, and converting ideas into action Creative strategic thinker who can identify new product and business opportunities and develop actionable plans to take advantage of those opportunities Strong analytical