Principal Product Manager AI Monetization

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionize publisher monetization with the unparalleled power of AI?

Join us as we transform the daily grind of digital advertising into a seamless flow of efficiency and innovation.

You’ll be central to a team dedicated to empowering publishers to unlock new levels of operational excellence and revenue growth, leveraging Microsoft Monetize cutting-edge AI solutions.

Our mission: to anticipate and meet the ever-evolving needs of publishers, streamlining their workflows, surfacing actionable insights that maximize their potential, and unlock demand opportunities in an increasingly complex market.

As a **Principal Product Manager - AI Monetization** , you will be responsible for the product management strategy for Microsoft Monetize, focusing on developing and evolving AI-powered solutions that address publishers’ most pressing challenges.

You’ll shape the next generation of productivity tools, integrating advanced machine learning and conversational AI to help publishers gain deeper insights, resolve issues proactively, and optimize their monetization strategies.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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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**

+ Drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution for Microsoft Monetize AI-powered features, focusing on publisher productivity and demand optimization.
+ Partner with engineering, design, and business teams to define, build, and launch new AI tools for workflow optimization, performance and targeting insights, troubleshooting automation, and demand generation.
+ Lead usability reviews and collect publisher feedback to ensure seamless integration of AI features and continual improvement of user experience.
+ Develop and execute go-to-market and customer adoption plans, including presentations at industry events and creation of support resources for publisher success.
+ Monitor performance metrics, analyze usage data, and form hypotheses to guide product enhancements and identify new opportunities for AI-driven monetization.
+ Manage customer communities, build trust with key publishers, and act as an advocate for their needs within Microsoft.
+ Identify features for deprecation, oversee change management, and ensure smooth transitions across the platform ecosystem.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years experience working with advertiser, publisher or marketplace ad technology
+ 5+ years of experience taking a product, feature, or initiative to market (e.g., design, addressing market fit, and launch, internal tool/framework) for advertisers or publishers.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of experience in monetization products and technology
+ Experience launching AI or machine learning-driven products for B2B SaaS or platform customers.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in a dynamic environment.

Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 7, 2025.

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Consistent with applicable law, 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.

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