Product Manager II, Game Preservation

Come help build the next evolution in Xbox Game Compatibility. Join the Xbox Platform team and leverage your passion for gaming to advance the future of Game Preservation. Your work will help identify and outline the specific requirements and technical boundaries for preserving game content, build scalable emulation solutions, and ensure a fun gameplay experience for all players. Our technology solutions are a critical part of enabling the Xbox goal of allowing players to experience their games across devices. 

The Product Manager II, Game Preservation is tasked with managing every aspect of partner relations for game preservation, from liaison between development teams from game studios and the game preservation engineers to leading technical discussions with archivists and internal libraries. This position requires effective communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, diligent follow-through, and the ability to manage a high volume of responsibilities efficiently.   

The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences in the game preservation and exploring innovation in gaming.  They should feel comfortable sitting in technical discussions and excel in navigating ambiguity and change, and embrace continuous learning and a growth mindset in a fast-paced environment. 

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 

• Developer Advocacy: Gather developer feedback, coordinate team resources to address issues, identify solutions, and drive engineering progress.  

• Develop Product Subject Matter Expertise: Proactively address complex features or solution-related requests or issues from developers or partners, manage customer expectations and resolve issues. Serve as a reliable point of contact for engineers and developers by facilitating a clear and effective communication pipeline.  

• Collaboration with External/Internal Stakeholders: Build strategic relationships with developers and internal stakeholders to ensure the best game preservation offering for customers. Collaborate with various Microsoft organizations to lead internal cooperation.  
• Embody our Culture  &  Values

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in project or program management, technology services, or consulting.
• Experience in strategic account or stakeholder management, end-to-end project or program execution, and delivering presentations and communications.
• Experience in game emulation, content preservation, or digital archiving.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Storytelling skills with data 
• Basic understanding of business operations, legal matters and regulatory requirements in the gaming industry 
• Technical trouble shooting skills 
• Escalation management skills 
• Passion for consumer products, gaming, or the entertainment business 

Product Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 29, 2026.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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