Cj Williams

About Cj Williams

I lead platform strategy and product development at global scale, with deep experience across commerce, gaming, networking, and developer platforms. Over 24 years at Microsoft, I\'ve delivered record-breaking sales events, modernized platform infrastructure, and shaped long-term commerce strategy across gaming, payments, and developer ecosystems. My leadership focuses on: Business Growth – New monetization capabilities driving double-digit revenue growth Platform Innovation – Commerce modernization improving conversion and reducing costs Global Scale – Localized payment support across international markets Strategic Vision – Long-range planning aligned with executive leadership Team Excellence – Building diverse, high-performing teams with top-tier culture scores I thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and people, scaling both platforms and teams to deliver measurable impact.

Experience

1. Director of Product Management - Xbox Commerce

   Microsoft

   Apr 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Drive strategy and execution for Xbox\'s global commerce platform—delivering seamless purchase experiences for millions of players across console, PC, mobile, and cloud. Commerce Growth & Innovation: Launched new monetization capabilities including subscription bundles and modern payment methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay), driving record-setting seasonal sales and double-digit revenue growth. Platform Modernization: Modernized commerce infrastructure—launching guest checkout, recurring discounts, and new payment options to improve conversion and reduce transaction costs. Global Expansion: Enabled localized payment support across international markets, unlocking new growth channels. Strategic Vision & Execution: Architected long-term commerce strategy for platform evolution and mobile expansion, aligning with executive leadership on high-margin growth initiatives. Cross-Functional Leadership: Built and led high-performing team of PMs and TPMs, partnering with engineering, design, marketing, and business planning to deliver cohesive, customer-first experiences. Culture & Inclusion: Personally recruited and mentored diverse talent, embedded inclusive practices into team operations, and improved organizational health signals above company benchmarks.

Education

• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Software Development
• Software Project Management
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Software Design
• Distributed Systems
• Program Management
• Cloud Computing
• Product Management
• Product Development
• Embedded Systems
• .net
• Agile Methodologies
• Engineering
• Software Engineering