Director of Surface Marketing Operations, Growth and Partnerships at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing Operations, Growth Strategies, Partnership Management, Business Management, Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Field Enablement, AI Utilization, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Communication, Operational Excellence, Team Leadership, Decision-Making, Inclusivity

Industry

Software Development

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Director of Surface Marketing Operations, Growth and Partnerships to head the Microsoft Surface Marketing Operations, Growth and Partnerships team. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enabling product lifecycle decision-making, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As the strategic backbone of the Surface Marketing organization, this leader will oversee a cross-disciplinary team responsible for launch readiness, field enablement, lifecycle management, and strategic partnerships to cross collaborate across business planning, product management, product marketing, and sourcing. Field enablement across sales teams in consumer and commercial channels along with managing first and third party partnerships are key to the team. The role needs a unique blend of business management, strategic partnerships, communications, and a passion for leveraging AI to transform marketing operations. Success in the role include driving growth through business management, like a chief of staff, enabling executive decision-making, and tracking business progress weekly. This leader orchestrates business rhythms, manages cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution. By leveraging data-driven insights, and operational excellence we achieve our ambitious goals while cultivating an environment where innovation and inclusion thrive. 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

Oversee the Surface Marketing Operations team, focusing on launch readiness, lifecycle management, and strategic partnerships. Drive operational excellence and enable product lifecycle decision-making while fostering collaboration and innovation.