SURFACE, PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER

The Surface Consumer Go-to-Market (GTM) Product Marketing Management organization has a great opportunity for a Surface Product Marketing Manager who can drive worldwide Consumer lifecycle planning. This role is responsible for Surface Consumer product lifecycle management, which includes supporting supply and variant planning throughout our products’ lifecycles. In this role, you will work with teams including Supply Chain, Release Management, Business Planning, Marketing Operations, Microsoft Stores, and Consumer Sales Organization (CSO) and Marketing to ensure that our operational strategy is aligned to and supports our launch and marketing plans. You will be working with a cross-functional team of talented people who are developing the next wave of computing experiences and devices. You will be in a high-paced environment that requires strategic thinking while defining specific tactics to get the job done. You should thrive in a culture of creativity, enjoy creating clarity from ambiguity, and be energized by taking on new challenges. You need to have proven skills working across teams, demonstrated business acumen, proven verbal and written communication skills, and a passion for storytelling. Passion and knowledge of the consumer retail and consumer electronics is a plus. 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, relocation does not apply/is not provided for the role. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 2+ years experience in business OR Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in business Additional or Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of managed retail and consumer electronics, with an interest in hardware. Proven experience working with supply chain, sales, and marketing teams. Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments, work well in a team and appreciate diverse perspectives, while also capable of managing through ambiguous situations independently. Demonstrated core Product marketing skills in positioning, messaging, and storytelling. Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies and a willingness to learn and take on challenges. Creative problem-solving skills for customer and business issues, with a focus on innovative solutions. Effective organizational, planning, and project/program management skills. Responsibilities Supports consumer demand and supply strategy across all stages of product lifecycle (launch, sustain and End of life (EOL)) Partner with consumer sales organization (CSO) and Microsoft Stores segment leads to ensure that demand and transition planning reflects marketing and sales plans for each product, including planned variants support the event SKU strategy. Drive launch planning processes for new product launches, expansions, and key beat offers and provide supply chain teams with updates on marketing and promotional plans to ensure supply planning reflects the marketing strategy. Work with the business planning team to provide consumer feedback into the product development process, facilitate collection and analysis of insights to support business planning process and work with supply chain to identify areas of excess inventory to target with additional promo or marketing support. Determine bundle and variant stock keeping unit (SKU) strategy by season to have impactful unique product offerings that are tied to the overall marketing strategy and develop business case for variant requests and work with engineering to scope and gain approval. Provide consumer input on launch dates and markets for product plans of record. Work with the business planning team to provide consumer feedback into the product development process and provide consumer input on launch dates and markets for product plans of record. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr