Microsoft Product Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for comprehensive management of Microsoft business activities including revenue generation, margin optimization, profit after tax, operational efficiency, vendor and partner relationship management at key stakeholder levels, and team leadership. The candidate is expected to deeply understand and drive Microsoft programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor management as the main liaison for the UAE market by collaborating on product development, sales plans, marketing initiatives, and local strategies to maintain alignment and strong partnerships.
• Formulate and maintain product strategies tailored to the UAE market, performing detailed market research, and analyzing trends, customer needs, and competition to drive product launches, pricing strategy, and profitability.
• Build and nurture relationships with major clients and strategic partners in the UAE to ensure customer satisfaction, manage escalations promptly, and coordinate with operations and finance departments for product availability, delivery, and financial tracking.
• Regularly prepare detailed reports on product performance, market trends, and competitor activities to advise the Strategic Business Unit Head, identifying current and future growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
• Have between 6 to 8 years of relevant product management experience, preferably within the distribution sector and UAE market exposure.
• Demonstrate strong skills in product strategy development, market research, data analysis, and execution of roadmaps.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Show capability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and influence senior management discussions with customers and partners.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a self-motivated, dynamic individual with a proactive mindset and robust interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Should possess maturity and credibility to effectively engage at senior organizational levels and drive change.
• Show aptitude for communicating complex digital and business concepts clearly to varied audiences and effectively advocate ideas throughout the organization.

Additional Information

The position is based in the UAE and reports directly to the Vice President. The role demands working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of Microsoft product strategies and operations.