Product Marketing Director - Azure Linux and Open Source

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

11h

About The Position

Microsoft Azure is seeking a Product Marketing Director to drive the growth and adoption of Azure Linux and open source workloads on Azure. This role involves defining and delivering a cohesive narrative for running open source workloads, including Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Java, and AI frameworks. The director will collaborate with product management, engineering, sales, partners, and developer communities to shape market perception, influence adoption, and scale Azure Linux from incubation to mainstream enterprise usage. The position requires strong storytelling abilities, executive influence, and deep familiarity with the open source ecosystem. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more, fostering a culture of inclusion built on respect, integrity, and accountability.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in product marketing, product management, or a related role/experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in in product marketing, product management, or a related role/experience OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and experience with open source ecosystems, including Linux and cloud‑native communities such as the Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
• Experience with compelling narratives and storytelling that connect technical capabilities to customer and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience influencing multiple stakeholders and product leaders at high levels.
• Experienced with excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Azure Linux
• Lead product marketing strategy to accelerate adoption and usage of Azure Linux across Azure services and workloads.
• Translate technical capabilities into clear, differentiated customer value propositions.
• Demonstrate proven ability to take early‑stage or emerging technologies and drive awareness, trust, and adoption at scale.
• Build customer evidence, proof points, and technical content to support growth.
• Partner with integrated marketing, sales, partners, and developer advocacy teams to execute launches, campaigns, events and field readiness.
• Help shape and elevate Microsoft’s leadership position in Open Source
• Bring together multiple open source investments into a cohesive strategy and narrative that clearly differentiates Microsoft in the market.
• Establish Azure Linux and open source platforms like Kubernetes as credible, trusted foundations for enterprise and developer workloads across the open source ecosystem.
• Represent Microsoft credibly within open source communities and foundations such as the Linux Foundation, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), and related ecosystems.
• Support and influence industry analyst relationships, including Gartner, IDC, and Forrester, through briefings, narrative development, and competitive positioning.
• Partner with multiple product and engineering leaders to align on a shared story and go‑to‑market narrative.
• Influence without direct authority and bring clarity in complex, ambiguous environments.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director