Principal Group Product Manager

In the age of AI, Microsoft Security empowers defenders with unified Microsoft Security products and platforms and new AI-driven solutions to help customers protect their organizations at machine speed. Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) is Microsoft’s premier Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service, harnessing these advanced technologies to provide 24/7 protection for customers.

The Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) team provides a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technology that spans the entire Microsoft Security platforms and beyond. As part of Defender Experts team, you will help shape a pioneering MDR service that combines automation with human expertise, giving you hands-on experience in threat hunting, triage, investigation, incident response, and Generative AI–powered security operations.

Working in our diverse global team offers continuous learning and professional growth: you will expand your product management skills and stay at the forefront of evolving cybersecurity trends. Being part of a recognized industry leader in managed detection and response service enhances your professional network and career trajectory, while enabling you to make a significant impact on keeping our customers safe.

We are seeking an Principal Group Product Manager to lead product strategy, define the roadmap for the Defender Experts service, while managing and developing a team of Product Managers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with security researchers, the Defender Experts engineering team, and partner teams across Microsoft Security to create, scale, and deliver innovative, high‑quality security features and services. You will drive end‑to‑end security solutions and Go‑To‑Market strategies by partnering with Marketing, Sales, Business, Commerce, and third‑party partners. Success in this role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, along with a passion for leveraging cutting‑edge technologies—such as Generative AI—to enable faster, smarter threat detection and response.

Responsibilities

• Customer Focus & Problem Solving: Engage deeply with internal and external customers to understand security operation’s tools & processes, identify unmet needs, and drive innovative integrations that deliver measurable customer value and delight.

• Product Strategy, Definition & Roadmap: Own the end‑to‑end product strategy and roadmap for MDR capabilities; Identify gaps and opportunities in the competitive landscape and translate them into actionable plans; define and prioritize requirements, translate them into clear customer scenarios, backlog items, and success metrics (OKRs).