Senior Director, Product Marketing for Microsoft Purview Data Security & Compliance

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

8d • $155,800 - $303,600

About The Position

If you are a purpose-driven leader who is passionate about helping organizations secure and govern their data, and are energized by building businesses in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to talk with you. Microsoft Purview is one of the five major product families within the Microsoft Security portfolio. As the Senior Director, Product Marketing for Microsoft Purview Data Security & Compliance, you will lead the product marketing strategy and business growth for one of Microsoft's fastest-growing security businesses. You will partner closely with engineering, sales, and marketing leaders to drive customer adoption, product usage, revenue growth, and market leadership. You will shape business and go-to-market strategy through deep customer insight, market understanding, competitive analysis, and financial rigor. You will define positioning and messaging, influence product direction, lead launch and growth strategies, and serve as a visible evangelist for Microsoft Purview with customers, partners, analysts, and the broader industry. This role requires a leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, lead through influence across a highly matrixed organization, and build a healthy, diverse, and high-performing team grounded in Microsoft's culture and leadership principles. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in product marketing, product management, business planning, or related disciplines OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in product marketing, product management, business planning, or related disciplines OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years people management experience.
• Experience leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives within highly matrixed organizations
• Experience driving growth and go-to-market strategy for enterprise software, cloud security, data security, AI, governance, or compliance businesses
• Experience influencing revenue growth, customer adoption, and market share outcomes
• Experience scaling both mature businesses and emerging growth opportunities
• Experience in security, data protection, compliance, governance, and AI market landscape, including customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry trends

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in product marketing, product management, business planning, or related disciplines OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 15+ years experience in product marketing, product management, business planning, or related disciplines OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Model Live our culture, embody our values, and lead through Microsoft’s leadership principles.
• Set clear objectives and outcomes, enable cross-functional success, and foster continuous learning and growth.
• Attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent while creating an inclusive, high-performing team environment.
• Develop long-term growth strategy for Microsoft Purview Data Security & Compliance through deep customer understanding, market insights, competitive intelligence, and business performance analysis.
• Partner with Engineering and Business Planning leaders to shape product vision, investment priorities, and strategic direction.
• Identify emerging opportunities, anticipate market shifts, and influence investments that strengthen Microsoft’s competitive position and accelerate growth.
• Define and evolve the customer value proposition, positioning, messaging, and category narrative for Microsoft Purview Data Security & Compliance.
• Ensure consistent, differentiated storytelling that clearly communicates customer challenges, product value, and business outcomes.
• Lead development of integrated marketing assets, sales enablement content, demonstrations, presentations, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) that support customer acquisition, adoption, and expansion.
• Lead product launches, growth initiatives, and key market programs for Microsoft Purview Data Security & Compliance.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and Partner organizations to deliver revenue, usage, adoption, and market share objectives.
• Establish success metrics, track business performance, and drive continuous optimization based on customer and market feedback.
• Represent Microsoft Purview with customers, partners, analysts, media, and at industry events.
• Drive field readiness, sales enablement content, and demonstrations that help sellers communicate customer value and win strategically important opportunities.
• Partner with sales teams on key customer engagements, strategic deals, and executive conversations.
• Serve as a marketing leader accountable for driving customer adoption, revenue growth, and commercial success.
• Build trusted partnerships across Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Design, Research, and Partner teams.
• Align stakeholders around shared priorities and drive execution across organizational boundaries.
• Foster operational excellence, simplify complexity, and scale best practices to maximize organizational impact.
• Embody our Culture and Values

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: Senior