Sr. Integrated Marketing Manager - CISO Programs

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

23h•$106,400 - $203,600

About The Position

Security is critical for our increasingly interconnected digital world. The threat landscape has never been more complex or challenging. At Microsoft Security, our aspiration is to make the world a safer place for all. As the Sr. Manager of CISO Programs you will develop and execute engagement programs that strengthen Microsoft's relationships with security leaders at the world's top enterprises. You will set ambitious goals for your programs, measuring its impact on security leader perceptions, engagement, and acts of advocacy, and more. Reporting to the Director of Security Experiences, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of enterprise cybersecurity by understanding and addressing the evolving needs of top security leaders. [JL1.1][VB1.2] At Microsoft, we foster a growth mindset, encourage innovation, and prioritize collaboration to achieve our shared goals. Our culture, built on respect, integrity, and accountability, aspires to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We know that diverse perspectives will help all of us learn, grow, and deliver better business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 3+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience OR equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience creating and executing customer marketing engagement programs for senior security leaders and decision-makers (CISOs, C-1) or senior technology executives (CTO, CIO or other CXO titles).

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 2+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 5+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
Demonstrated customer-centricity with a deep understanding of the priorities, challenges, and pain points facing today's CISOs and security executives.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience developing and executing strategic programs and customer engagement initiatives.
Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-informed decision making.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build through ambiguity.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, and other teams to align programs with broader organizational initiatives and goals.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-informed decision making.
Commitment to lifelong learning, with a demonstrated bias towards action.

Responsibilities

Develop and scale Microsoft's global CISO engagement strategy, aligning it with the company's overall security vision and objectives.
Design and implement impactful engagement programs and initiatives that foster strong, long-lasting relationships with CISOs and their teams.
Partner with internal CISO relationship owners to execute engagements that nurture our most strategic enterprise CISO.
Manage in-person engagements with our senior security leaders and decision makers (CISO/CxO, C-1) audiences at events, industry alliances and other forums.
Leverage data and analytics to continuously optimize the CISO engagement strategy, measure program effectiveness, and identify new opportunities for growth.
Drive impact through other teams: Create and lead partnerships with multiple matrixed teams; Become a trusted advisor to internal partners and stakeholders; Hold teams accountable to develop an engagement plan that builds trust with customers, partners, and the field.
Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); track performance against success metrics and proactively act on performance.
Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles.
Identify opportunities to expand Microsoft's influence and thought leadership among senior security executives, and Boards of Directors.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, and marketing teams to align CISO programs with broader Microsoft initiatives.