Director, Product Management - Minecraft

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.  

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. 

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. 

As a Product Manager for Minecraft Online, you will be responsible for shaping the future of Minecraft's player-facing online game services. This includes multiplayer experiences, marketplaces, and overall engagement in a highly dynamic and evolving ecosystem. You will collaborate with a broad set of stakeholders—ranging from players and third-party creators to internal development teams and platform partners—to ensure Minecraft Online continues to deliver exceptional experiences across a diverse range of devices and platforms. You will also be responsible for managing a team of Product Managers, providing leadership and direction to this team of skilled professionals to achieve our studio goals.

In this role, you will be excited by the challenge of driving initiatives that span from improving multiplayer systems to enhancing in-game economies. You’ll be focused on delivering value to our players through scalable online services, fostering creativity in the Minecraft community, and enabling seamless experiences that bring people together in-game. You will balance near-term priorities with long-term goals, helping to build a roadmap that excites and engages players while supporting the broader Minecraft vision.

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.

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
    

• 4+ years people management experience.
• 8+ years of experience in managerial roles, including Manager or Director of Product Management and Manager or Director of Program Management, with a focus on online services, multiplayer systems, and digital marketplace.

• 8+ years experience work cross-functionally across teams with different disciplines (e.g., engineering, design, and business).  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple external and internal stakeholders. 

• Familiarity building and delivering online game platforms and experiences. 

• Understanding of player engagement strategies, particularly within online and multiplayer gaming environments. 

Product Management M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 17, 2025. 

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Player Focus: You are empathetic and committed to understanding and solving player problems. You prioritize needs across multiple customers, while keeping your team's health in mind.  

Leadership and Influence: You embody Microsoft's manager competencies: Model, Coach, and Care. You have strong communication skills, build lasting relationships, and are capable of motivating and aligning the team to our common goals.  

Vision and Strategy: Using internal and external data, competitive analysis, customer direction, strategies from the Microsoft Gaming org and Mojang, and a close partnership with engineering, you create a long-term, compelling vision and strategy for Minecraft Online and, thereby, for Minecraft. You rally the team around these and make sure they are always evolving.  

Passion for the Product: You are enthusiastic about Minecraft creator game experiences. Your passion motivates you and inspires those around you.  

Delivery Skills: You excel at working with design, engineering, quality, data, safety, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product development process, ensuring the timely delivery of frequent, high-quality releases. 

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