Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for education and skilling? Do you have a talent for storytelling and driving thought leadership? If you're ready to lead the charge in shaping the narrative around learning at Microsoft, this role is for you.

Come be a part of a team that's dedicated to charting the course for an educated, innovative, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) -fluent society. If you join Microsoft’s Worldwide Learning (WWL), you will join an organization whose mission is to inspire every person and every organization on the planet to maximize their growth through learning.

As a Product Marketing Manager – Thought Leadership and Storytelling , you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy for storytelling and thought leadership for Microsoft Learn, crafting compelling stories that resonate with both individuals and organizations. You will establish the guiding voice for Microsoft Learn, creating a strategic plan to underscore our leadership's perspectives at pivotal times. You will also be responsible for strategizing and partnering with Press Relations and Analyst Relations teams to land significant skilling headlines across diverse publications, showcasing Microsoft's learning initiatives. You’ll partner closely with peers in the WWL Go To Market (GTM) team and key stakeholders in WWL, Integrated Marketing, Engineering, and field teams to support business objectives and drive business impact.

We are looking for someone who has a track record of innovation, of moving from ideation to realization in a fast-paced environment including building out a scalable framework, and a creative flare that ensures you get the most out of investments while searching for insights to benchmark success. A natural collaborator and influencer, you excel at leveraging relationships. Join us and be a part of a team that's empowering people and organizations to achieve more through learning.

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.

By applying to this U.S. based position, while remote work is possible, relocation does not apply/is not provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Microsoft Learn narrative, ensuring it aligns with our broader skilling objectives.

• Develop and execute a thought leadership strategy that positions Microsoft as a leader in learning and development.

• Lead storytelling efforts for skilling, showcasing impactful learner stories from individuals and organizations.

• Develop an executive voice and communications strategy, determining the optimal moments to feature our executives across various publications and engagements.

• Conduct industry research to inform our marketing strategies, incorporating relevant datapoints and claims.

• Manage the announcement and disclosure rhythm for the team, coordinating with stakeholders for reviews and alignment.

• Collaborate with PR and other internal stakeholders to drive, lead, and support major headlines and announcements related to Microsoft's skilling efforts.

• Establish ongoing feedback loops with internal and external partners to understand how things are landing and required updates

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in business

• OR Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in business

• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in business

• OR Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business

• OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience in product marketing, with a proven track record in similar roles.

• Analytical abilities and experience with industry research

• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and project management.

• Creative and innovative mindset with a storytelling approach to marketing

Product Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 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 $133,700 - $219,200 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 September 23, 2024.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .