Principal Product Manager

GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development, and they are seeking a Principal Product Manager to define and execute the vision for Copilot’s experience on GitHub.com. This role involves collaborating with designers and engineers to create an intuitive and AI-powered experience for developers.

Responsibilities:

• Help define and ship end-to-end Copilot user experiences on GitHub.com, with a focus on making AI-powered development frictionless, powerful, and accessible
• Build and drive the product strategy for Copilot UX, partnering closely with the SVP of Product and the design and engineering teams
• Lead innovation in product design—set a high bar for design quality, usability, and developer delight. Make design a competitive advantage
• Engage deeply with customers and the developer community—listen, learn, and turn insights into differentiated product experiences
• Represent the developer’s perspective in every decision. Advocate for the needs, workflows, and challenges of real users
• Collaborate across teams and disciplines to align on goals, define priorities, and deliver high-impact solutions
• Analyze usage data and customer feedback to identify pain points and opportunities. Use data to inform and prioritize work, not just to report on it
• Define clear, measurable success criteria at product inception; track and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Act as a subject matter expert for Copilot user experience and a connector between product, design, engineering, and business partners
• Champion a culture of innovation, clarity, and empathy for developers

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
• OR Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 8+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
• OR equivalent experience
• Experience leading user experience or product design for developer tools or technical products
• Experience engaging with customers and presenting to executive audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet with users, partners, and teams as needed
• Strong track record of shipping products that solve real user problems and are loved by their communities
• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field AND 13+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
• Experience working on developer products
• Experience working with AI-based products
• Experience working remotely and influencing distributed teams