Senior Director, Surface Product Marketing

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

123d • $155,800 - $277,200

About The Position

We are seeking a tech-savvy, dynamic and visionary Senior Director, Surface Product Marketing to head our Microsoft Surface Product Strategy and Product Marketing team. This individual will lead the Product Marketing discipline, championing the customer, defining compelling product value propositions, and crafting key messaging and storytelling for the portfolio. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with a passion for AI, digital transformation and amplifying the value of Microsoft hardware and software together to deliver customer value. In particular, the person should have passion for the future of silicon, NPU (Neural Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and CPU (Central Processing Unit) innovations. The One Surface Marketing team connects engineering to product marketing to sales execution across the consumer and commercial partner channel always with a fast-pace, ever changing competitive market landscape. Expertise in hardware and software, silicon technology along with product, channel, and funnel marketing are desired. This leader possesses respect for following product marketing rhythms, an ability to collaborate across engineering, marketing and sales teams in consumer and commercial channels to ensure alignment on strategy and go-to-market scenarios. The role involves working across Surface Engineering, Business Planning, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Windows and all relevant product marketing teams. The leader will be responsible for understanding future markets, consumer and commercial demand, and delivering strategy growth all while fostering an inclusive culture where diverse talents achieve excellence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in business OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years people management experience.
• 6+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, product planning, or category management.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 15+ years experience in business OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years people management experience.
• Experience across consumer and commercial customer engagement and comfort presenting in front of large or small audiences.
• Track record of leading and managing product marketing, customer engagement and digital marketing teams.
• Experience with sales, engineering, and marketing executives.
• Innovative and strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to drive marketing initiatives that align with business goals.
• Experience in tracking and analyzing marketing performance, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Passion for enhancing customer engagement and driving brand advocacy through innovative marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the marketing strategy for Microsoft Surface products and the software that runs on them, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
• Deeply understand customer needs and pain points, and define compelling value propositions that add value for the customer.
• Passion for silicon technology innovation and the future of the PC industry.
• Lead a team of technical and digital marketing professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve marketing, usage and sales goals.
• Implement innovative product demos that storytell the current and future.
• Track and analyze performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Understand how Surface products compete within the industry and define competitive positioning and narrative.
• Collaborate with engineering team to follow product design and development steps to understand competition, scenario planning and ultimately drive growth and increase Surface sales and product usage.
• Drive brand love and advocacy through launch events and in person activations and experiences.
• Inspire storytelling that engages fans and customers with influential voices.
• Host product disclosures and engage with field teams, retail market makers and commercial platinum partners to grow the Surface Business through digital marketing, readiness, skilling and sales enablement.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree