Senior Director, Customer and Partner Marketing

At Microsoft Advertising we create innovative technology for a conversational, personalized, and agentic era. Our commitment to more private and personalized advertising experiences means building globally scaled platforms that ensure performance, trust, and business growth. We do this by harnessing the full power of AI and our unique audience intelligence to make delivering personalized advertising for any outcome simple, including unparalleled access to Microsoft’s high intent, highly engaged audiences across Copilot, Bing, Xbox, Gaming, MSN, Outlook, Edge, LinkedIn, Windows, and high-quality supply from publishers. We are committed to helping businesses navigate the next era of advertising where generative AI is unlocking better outcomes between people, brands, publishers, and ad platforms.

We are seeking a visionary and high-agency marketing leader to serve as Senior Director, Customer and Partner Marketing. This role is responsible for leading the global strategy and execution of integrated marketing programs that deepen brand love and drive measurable growth across Microsoft Advertising’s customer and partner ecosystem.

You will oversee the evolution and amplification of our existing partner program, while also developing globally cohesive marketing programs that increase share-of-wallet and deliver consistent, high-impact experiences. This role requires a creative operator who can thrive with limited resources—prioritizing ruthlessly, driving efficiency, and maximizing impact through smart, scalable execution.

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Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global strategy for customer and partner marketing, with a focus on scaling impact and deepening engagement.
• Evolve and expand Microsoft Advertising’s existing partner program to deliver greater value and alignment with business priorities.
• Develop and execute globally cohesive marketing programs that drive share-of-wallet growth and brand affinity in alignment with customer needs.
• Operate creatively and efficiently within resource constraints—prioritizing initiatives that deliver the highest business impact.
• Use insights and performance data to inform long-term planning, optimize marketing effectiveness, and drive business outcomes.
• Champion the use of AI in marketing workflows to enhance personalization, efficiency, and innovation.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Embody and promote Microsoft’s culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 7+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years experience partnering with global sales teams.
• 7+ years of people management experience, including hiring and developing talent globally.
• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 4+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 9+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 9+ years experience partnering with global sales teams.
• 9+ years of  people management experience, including hiring and developing talent globally..
• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and a proven ability to drive measurable impact through innovation, customer success, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experienced in collaborating with analytics teams to translate customer and business insights into compelling marketing strategies and narratives.
• Exceptional communicator with executive presence, stakeholder management expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and drive complex change.
• Agile and creative problem-solver with a high-agency, growth mindset, and the ability to thrive in resource-constrained environments using AI-powered marketing tools.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 9+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience
• OR equivalent experience.

Integrated Marketing M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $155,800 - $277,200 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 $202,400 - $303,600 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 18, 2025

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