In a rapidly changing world, data is a strategic asset. Organizations are migrating data to the cloud in order to modernize their application stack, and to build new, intelligent applications with AI. Microsoft considers open source databases innovation to be a high priority, with more committers to the PostgreSQL database project than any other company.

You can be a part of this fast-growing business by leading product marketing for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and Azure Database for MySQL. We are looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to accelerate the business by landing our open source database migration and innovation story with field, partners, and customers. This role will provide the chance to work on a key product offering in Azure and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Responsibilities

The senior product marketing manager will lead our core product marketing for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in Azure.

• Act as the product marketing manager for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL by owning messaging and positioning, collateral, and the web presence for both our customer pitch and pricing.
• Create polished product messaging for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL by understanding customer needs and using storytelling to land the value proposition.
• Champion differentiation for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL versus competitors.
• Develop collateral and content to connect with customers interested in migrating PostgreSQL and MySQL to Azure or building apps on PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Create user stories, demos, and scenarios to convey the big picture for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Understand the open source relational database customer segments, identify and target open source relational database customers.
• Build out the customer’s database journey, from database assessment and selection to migration or development and testing, production, and optimization.
• Land PostgreSQL and MySQL migration and app dev scenarios with sellers, customers and partners. Drive customer demand for migration by refining our “Why open source databases on Azure” pitch.
• Publish PostgreSQL and MySQL migration sales guidance and app dev sales guidance and participate in the rhythm of the field.
• Collaborate with the migration tools team on tools and guidance for moving from PostgreSQL and MySQL from on-premises to Azure.
• Drive initiatives and programs across teams to improve and meet organizational goals.
• Actively contribute to a diverse and inclusive team culture.
• Make security a core priority and elevate customers’ security and privacy as first principles in our marketing.
• 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.
  

Additional Or 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.
• Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders to execute complex operational projects.
• Cross-functional project management and cross team collaboration skills.
• Effective problem identification, structuring and resolution.
  

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 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.