Senior Category Manager - Surface Accessories

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

5d • $86,100 - $169,800

About The Position

Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions-Core (MCAPS) accelerates customer outcomes and business growth by bringing together product, engineering, marketing, sales, customer success, and partners. Within Windows & Device Sales, the Worldwide GTM organization markets and sells AI-powered devices and cloud experiences with partners. The Worldwide Surface Category team supports Microsoft’s consumer business, with a primary focus on online and offline retail and responsibility for all consumer channels.

The Senior Category Manager will manage and grow the global Surface Consumer Accessories business. The role includes developing product knowledge across the Accessories portfolio, planning and partnering with worldwide field teams on execution plans, and working closely with the business group on strategic alignment and fiscal plan support. The position may also support other Surface consumer device workstreams as needed. It offers an opportunity to shape the future strategy of the Worldwide Surface Consumer business.

Microsoft describes its mission as empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Its employees are expected to bring a growth mindset, innovate, collaborate, and uphold respect, integrity, and accountability while fostering an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 1 year of experience in category management, product marketing, channel marketing, business consulting, sales, sales operations, IT account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in near-term strategy (1 year out), management consulting, or finance.
• Strong data and analytics skills, including the ability to turn complex performance data into clear insights and reporting that drive strategic changes.
• Executive presence and experience building and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Ability to build strong relationships across and outside the company, including with Marketing, Product Marketing, Engineering, Channel and Partner Marketing, and worldwide and regional Category teams.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects in large, matrixed organizations with competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently through ambiguity, take projects from start to finish, and manage multiple workstreams with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience in category management, product marketing, channel marketing, marketing, strategy, sales, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, finance, economics, and/or partner organizations; or equivalent experience.
• Business knowledge of the PC market and the consumer and retail industry.
• Experience with retailers, silicon partners, or PC hardware manufacturers.
• Advanced data and analytics skills.
• Executive presence and experience delivering executive-level presentations.
• Experience building relationships across and outside the company to drive impact.
• Experience delivering complex projects in large matrixed organizations and managing multiple workstreams through ambiguity and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal corporate teams, including Product Marketing, GTM, and Engineering, and with external partners to develop goals, strategy, and investments.
• Develop and deliver guidance to regional teams in partnership with Channel and Partner Marketing teams.
• Measure and monitor execution results to maximize investments and adjust approaches for future selling cycles.
• Lead mid- to long-term planning, manage forecasts and outlook to target, and contribute to longer-term financial planning.
• Scale into new business projects as needed alongside the core focus area of the role.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

What This Job Offers

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