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As a Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Education focused on growth opportunities for Microsoft 365 (M365), you will lead initiatives that leverage our products to enable schools to accelerate learning and improve outcomes while preparing students for the evolving workplace of the future. In this role, you will be responsible for building subject matter expertise across our education audiences, products, and channels, driving clarity on our strategic priorities, positioning and value proposition across our effort. You will have a chance to directly influence our products as well as our go-to-market plans and marketing execution. You will be responsible for creating an industry solution kit which connects top customer needs and context with the rest of the Microsoft portfolio, and particularly the Microsoft 365 product line for Education. You will play a critical role in thinking end to end about how we build and deliver products to market while supporting educational institutions through their transformational journey, enabling them to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to help students excel in a new era. This role is not just about marketing products; it’s about advocating for a vision where education systems worldwide are equipped to prepare the next generation for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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.

At Microsoft Education, we are committed to supporting Microsoft’s broader mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our team culture is built on a shared purpose, embodying a growth mindset, adaptability, and exceptional problem-solving skills. We believe in the power of collective effort and the impact it can have on the world. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to bring your ideas, embrace challenges, and contribute to an environment where learning and innovation are part of our daily work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and research to establish audience insights and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Engage with educational leaders, teachers and students to understand their challenges and advocate for solutions that support both teaching and learning.

• Influence product vision and strategy for solutions that meet the evolving needs of institutions and educators in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

• Develop and lead marketing strategies that position our products and focus on durable differentiation.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for our Modern Work product portfolio centered on our M365 for Educations product line.

• Your emphasis will be on experiences that help school accelerate learning for all students.

• Prioritize and document strategies that drive the adoption of Microsoft’s modern work solutions in educational settings, grow the business, and align with our mission to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow.

• Create Messaging and Positioning Frameworks (MPFs), content, sales enablement and other materials to help scale our efforts across marketing and sales channels and partners.

• Lead and support cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to product messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.

• Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product marketing and prior experience with education technology.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize audience insights, and develop positioning, value propositions, and messaging.

• Cross functional leadership experience, with the ability to create clarity, align shared priorities, and influence virtual teams to deliver successful outcomes.

• Communication skills, with the ability to simply articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and influence at the senior leadership level.

• Proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, making informed decisions based on data and common principles to ensure the success of the project or team.

• A passion for education and a commitment to Microsoft’s mission of empowering every student, educator and institution.

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 July 17, 2024.

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) .