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Microsoft AI Monetization is 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 (SEO→AEO), 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: • Bachelors 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. Skills: Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Digital Media, Diversity, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Legal, Licensing, Metrics, Microsoft Product Family, Onboarding, Operating Systems, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Management, Product Reviews, Product Strategy, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Software Development, Web Analytics, Writing Skills About the Company: Microsoft DO WHAT YOU LOVE Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed. WHY MICROSOFT? As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting. We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference. WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it. GET THE BALL ROLLING Company Size: 10,000 employees or more Industry: Computer Software Founded: 1975 Website: http://www.microsoft.com