Director, Product Marketing - Identity & Network Access (IDNA)

Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) are mission critical for the world that is becoming increasingly digital. Our team’s mission is to build a safer world for all. Identity and secure access are at the core of this mission. Driven by the question of what the world could achieve if we had trust in every digital interaction, we’re transforming identity and access solutions with Microsoft Entra. Join our team to envision and build the future of secure access.

In the role of **Director, Product Marketing,** for **Identity & Network Access (IDNA)** , you will help shape the future of secure access at Microsoft. You will partner with engineering shaping the product vision and prioritizing product investments, lead Microsoft Entra portfolio rationalization and customer-facing roadmap. You will also lead positioning and messaging for Microsoft Entra product family, and innovations in the Microsoft Entra portfolio, craft go-to-market (GTM) plans that grow preference, sales and usage of Microsoft Entra products. You will serve as spokesperson and subject matter expert with external and internal audiences.

We are a dynamic team with a variety of backgrounds, and a deep passion for the success of others and the team. You are curious, eager to learn from others, and to provide inspiration and guidance. You are up for big challenges, enjoy the journey to clarity, and know when to push yourself and others for greater success.

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**

Culture

+ Champion Microsoft culture, foster diversity and inclusion.

+ Develop and grow the team with Microsoft manager excellence principles – model, coach, care.

+ Maintain strong relationships across Security Marketing, Engineering, Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions organization and other partner teams.

Product Strategy & Evangelism

+ Partner with IDNA Engineering on Microsoft Entra portfolio strategy, including product vision and roadmap for the respective product innovations. Champion roadmap process for the team.

+ Serve as the product expert for Microsoft Entra to customers, field sellers and partners, regularly presenting to audiences both large and small.

+ Partner with engineering to drive product improvements and represent key customer and internal priorities in the engineering development process.

Messaging & Positioning

+ Lead messaging and positioning framework for Microsoft Entra and respective product innovations. pers.

+ Build core content and assets that articulates product value through customer-centric outcomes with consistency across all mediums (e.g. web page, customer pitch deck, blog posts, FAQs, screenshots, videos).

+ Lead Microsoft Entra portfolio and innovations storytelling across marketing campaigns, launch moments, industry events, with media and industry analysts.

Customer and Market Insights

• Derive insights on customer habits and preferences from telemetry, market research and competitive analysis to inform product plans and prioritization.

Our commitment to you

+ Champion your success and career goals at every level of our leadership.

+ Provide the opportunity to drive material impact to Microsoft, our customers, and partners.

+ Provide opportunities to gain new experiences, learn, grow, and advance your career journey.

+ Support who you are as your authentic self and provide an inclusive environment where trust and shared perspectives are rewarded.

+ Empower you to identify additional areas of work and chart your own path.

Other

+ Embody our culture and values

**Qualifications**

Minimum Qualifications

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

+ OR Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in business

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 4+ years direct people management experience or indirect people management experience (or virtual teams).

+ 6+ years technology product management, product marketing, or transferrable experience in developing product vision and strategy, value propositions, marketing content.

+ 6+ years experience of leading product innovation from inception to successful in-market ramp.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in business

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

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 6+ years people management experience.

+ Experience in identity and access management, network security or other security categories strongly preferred.

+ Deep experience creating messaging and engaging content that romances product scenarios rooted in customer outcomes.

+ Successful track record of building collaborative partnerships with technology teams.

+ Cross-group collaboration skills to work across functions and solution areas at Microsoft.

+ Executive communication, storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex ideas into simple customer stories.

+ Commitment to leadership and deep and unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion.

+ Experience in recruiting and developing a diverse set of team members preferred.

Product Marketing M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $248,800 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 $162,000 - $268,900 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 8, 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) .