Senior Product Manager, Web Platform & Upstream Contributions

Senior Product Manager, Web Platform & Upstream Contributions

Join the Microsoft Edge Web Platform team as a Senior Product Manager, leading efforts to advance the web for millions of users and developers worldwide. This role is pivotal in driving Microsoft’s upstream engagement with the Chromium open-source community, shaping the future of the web platform, and ensuring Edge remains a key contributor and innovator.

The web platform underpins the modern internet experience, serving as the foundation upon which websites, applications, and digital services are built and accessed globally. It consists of a collection of open standards and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web APIs that enable interoperability and innovation across different browsers and devices. A robust and evolving web platform ensures that all users, regardless of their operating system or hardware, can access high-quality, secure, and performant web experiences.

Investing in the web platform is crucial because it empowers developers to create feature-rich applications that reach billions without the need for proprietary plugins or multiple codebases. Continuous enhancements to the platform drive accessibility, security, privacy, and performance improvements, directly impacting user satisfaction and trust. By contributing to the open-source Chromium project, Microsoft not only helps shape the standards that define the web but also fosters a collaborative ecosystem where innovation benefits the entire internet community. This collaborative approach ensures that Edge and other browsers remain at the forefront of web technology, delivering value to users and developers alike.

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

• Drive Upstream Strategy: Lead and expand Microsoft’s contributions to the Chromium project, focusing on both the quantity and quality of upstream commits. Set ambitious goals for engagement and ensure measurable impact on the open-source ecosystem.
• Technical Leadership: Partner closely with engineering to identify, prioritize, and deliver new web APIs, platform fundamentals, and standards improvements. Go deep on technical topics, building a solid technical perspective and credibility within the Chromium and broader web community.
• Cross-Company & Industry Collaboration: Engage with other browser vendors, standards bodies, and internal stakeholders (including Redmond and global teams) to influence the direction of the web platform and advocate for developer needs.
• Developer Advocacy: Evangelize new solutions, communicate effectively with the developer community, and represent Microsoft in open-source and standards forums.
• Product Management Excellence: Demonstrate solid PM fundamentals- prioritization, clarity from ambiguity, influencing without authority, and scaling charter. Create clarity, drive alignment, and deliver results in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use quantitative and qualitative insights to identify unmet developer needs, define success metrics, and iterate rapidly on solutions.
• Mentorship & Team Growth: Help scale the team’s charter by mentoring junior PMs, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring high standards in execution and collaboration.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to open-source projects or as a web developer.
• Proven ability to drive large-scale technical initiatives and influence industry direction.
• Solid collaboration and negotiation skills, with experience partnering across geographies and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Passion for the web, open-source, and solving complex developer challenges.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives initiatives with minimal input.
• Excellent storytelling and evangelization skills, both internally and externally.
• Creative problem-solver who starts with customer needs and opportunities.
• Well-rounded communicator, able to discuss technical topics with diverse audiences.

Key skills/competency

• Product Management
• Chromium
• Web Platform
• Open Source
• Technical Leadership
• Developer Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Web APIs
• Standards Bodies