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Sr. Director (Product) - AI OS for Business

Microsoft
$163,000.00 - $296,400.00 / yr
United States, California, Mountain View
Jan 20, 2026
Overview Microsoft AI Monetizationis a customer-first organization dedicated to building the next generation of AI-powered products that serve our customers' business goals. About the Role We're building a foundational platform that empowers digital businesses to thrive in the evolving human + agentic internet). The platform brings together creation tools, acquisition (SEOAEO), conversational engagement, monetization, and a shared intelligence layer so publishers can operate more efficiently and grow more sustainably. As a the Sr. Director (Product) - AI OS for Business - for the ecosystem growth platform, you will define the vision, set priorities, and orchestrate execution across multiple product lines and partner teams. You will operate at the intersection of AI-driven transformation, ecosystem health, and monetization innovation, ensuring our solutions scale globally and deliver measurable impact for partners and Microsoft. This is a senior, highly cross functional role ideal for a systems thinker who can translate a bold vision into a clear, multiyear roadmap-and ship it. 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. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Define the end-to-end product strategy that unifies creation, acquisition, engagement, and monetization, underpinned by intelligence (measurement, experimentation, forecasting) and ecosystem collaboration (onboarding, partner tools). Align senior leaders and peers across analytics, monetization, web/agent experiences, and partner programs to drive robust execution towards a customer goal. Drive a rigorous build vs. buy vs. partner framework and land decisions that balance speed with long-term ecosystem health. Reduce operating cost and complexity for publishers while opening new, durable revenue paths (ads, subscriptions, commerce, licensing/affiliates). Establish clear transparency, attribution, and governance primitives that put consumer experience first. Define platform level metrics and experiment loops (partner growth, efficiency gains, engagement quality, monetization diversity, satisfaction). Integrate them into product reviews and investment planning. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. 3+ years people management experience. Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of product management, including substantial platform or ecosystem ownership (APIs, shared services, standards) at scale. Track record shipping cross team or cross company initiatives that required alignment across engineering, data/ML, design, business, and partner teams. Domain experience in web publishers/digital media or adjacent areas (analytics, SEO/AEO, ads/monetization, subscriptions/commerce, or conversational/agentic experiences). Solid product strategy and execution skills-clear roadmaps, crisp prioritization, metrics/experimentation rigor, and excellent written/spoken communication to executive audiences. #MicrosoftAI Product Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.