Director, Data & AI Security Marketing

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Building on this - the Microsoft Security business is on a mission to “To empower every person ​and every organization on ​the planet to do more by building a safer world for all.”   

If you are a purpose-driven leader who is passionate about helping organizations secure and govern all their Data and AI workloads, and you are energized by building businesses in a fast paced and dynamic environment – we would love to talk to you.

The Data & AI Security marketing team is accountable for the success of our Data Security (Microsoft Purview) and our Security for AI business with direct accountability for all aspects of product marketing.

As the Director, Data & AI Security Marketing focused on business operations and strategy, you will report directly to the Vice President of Data & AI Security marketing and serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence and strategic clarity and across Data & AI Security and for driving alignment on our roadmap, orchestrating the rhythm of business (ROB), and leading strategy and planning initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

Data And Ai Security Roadmap Alignment

• Drive operational excellence and craft roadmap content for all Data & AI security innovations
• Deliver prioritized and coherent innovation themes to support overall public narratives
• Bring deep customer understanding to prioritize what matters most to different audiences
• Maximize opportunities to showcase our innovation agenda working with our communications, narrative, and events teams
• Track roadmap changes and ensure accountability for managing downstream impact.

Business Operations & Rhythm Of Business

• Foster a culture of curiosity, focus on outcomes and last-mile acumen to drive impact.
• Drive a predictable and effective ROB, including MBRs and roadmap reviews.
• Own communications, calendaring, and planning with clear actions and due dates.
• Maintain a centralized Teams site for shared assets, templates, and best practices.

Business Strategy And Planning

• Lead and steer strategic initiatives which drive clarity into market landscape trends/shifts, business or revenue opportunities, or product strategy
• Drive all team strategy and planning initiatives for full year and half year planning milestones

Other

• Embody our culture and values. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to quickly get immersed in the security space, and to understand the challenges of customers of all sizes, and of the security industry. It offers solid connection with many different marketers across the team, and an elevated perspective to understand how to take raw technology delivery and turn it into communications and audience experience working with partner teams in the broader Microsoft Security marketing organization.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years experience in enterprise product marketing in cybersecurity, AI or a related domain.

 Additional or preferred qualifications 

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years marketing or sales experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in business OR equivalent experience.

Product Marketing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

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   

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 12, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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