Senior Product Marketing Manager

At Microsoft, we place a high priority on security and trust. Our AI-driven decision-making solutions enable governments to create inclusive digital experiences, maintain resilient operations, and foster thriving communities. Join our dynamic Government, Defense, and Intelligence industry marketing team, where you will be part of a highly impactful and collaborative group that works cross-functionally with partners in engineering, finance, and sales. Together, we drive innovation and positively impact society. If you're passionate about using technology to make a difference, we invite you to be a part of our journey.

As a Senior Product Marketing Manager, your responsibilities include providing strategic recommendations that guide portfolio roadmaps, crafting positioning and messaging, and developing go-to-market plans aimed at increasing both awareness and usage. This role is especially critical as AI continues to transform mission readiness, cybersecurity, and decision-making throughout the industry.

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

• Formulate strategic recommendations for the product portfolio, encompassing analysis of market opportunities, competitive landscapes, and tailored overviews for Government, Defense, and Intelligence sectors.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to proactively adjust strategies and maintain competitive advantage, especially critical in dynamic sectors like Government, Defense, and Intelligence.
• Create impactful thought leadership narratives that engage decision makers; craft messaging and positioning, and produce global marketing materials including pitch decks, demos, blogs, case studies, and white papers adapted to distinct audiences.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives by executing go-to-market strategies, assessing functional impacts, and working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure aligned implementation.     
• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in business OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams through driving alignment and achieving results.

Other Requirements

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• 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.
• Experience in strategy or management consulting, with specific experience in go-to-market strategies for Government, Defense and Intelligence industry technology solutions.
• Understanding of Microsoft’s cloud and AI solutions business strategy.
• 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.

Product Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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 November 11, 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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