Conversation Leader

Redmond, WA (Unknown)

$156K/yr – $304K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end conversation strategy and marketing plan, coordinating cross-functional initiatives across marketing, product, and partner ecosystems.

  • Own the conversation strategy for Unified Data & AI Platform and Modernize with Confidence
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to align strategy, audiences, and investments
  • Shape customer narratives and engagement across channels and events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end conversation strategy and marketing plan for Unified Data & AI Platform and Modernize with Confidence.
  • Define and evolve conversation priorities based on customer needs, market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and insights from the field and partner ecosystem.
  • Align marketing strategy, audiences, calls to action, and investment priorities across MCAPS, product marketing, integrated marketing, and partner stakeholders.
  • Establish the customer narrative that supports the customer journey and enables consistent engagement across marketing channels and experiences.
  • Oversee the development, governance, and effectiveness of core customer-facing content, including playbooks, discussion guides, demos, customer evidence, digital experiences, event content, and sales enablement resources.
  • Lead cross-functional business reviews and operating rhythms to align stakeholders, inform decision-making, and strengthen execution.
  • Use customer, partner, campaign, and content insights to identify opportunities, address gaps, and optimize marketing impact.
  • Champion customer-centric marketing by influencing messaging, customer evidence, skilling priorities, and engagement strategies across the customer journey.
  • Shape the strategy and customer experience for major Microsoft programs and events, including MCAPS Start, Ignite, Build, AI Tour, Frontier Week, and the Discovery Series.
  • Lead strategic cross-functional initiatives that advance go-to-market priorities, accelerate growth opportunities, and address emerging business needs.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years of experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years of experience in business OR equivalent experience
  • 6+ years people management experience

Preferred

  • Demonstrated success shaping and executing go-to-market, solution marketing, product marketing, or business growth strategies within enterprise technology environments.
  • Proven ability to use customer insights, market trends, business performance data, and competitive intelligence to inform strategy, prioritize investments, and guide decision-making.
  • Track record of leading business planning, portfolio planning, and complex cross-functional initiatives across marketing, sales, product, and partner organizations.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing, data platforms, analytics, artificial intelligence, or related enterprise technology solutions.
  • Demonstrated success building inclusive team cultures, developing talent, and leading through influence in large, matrixed organizations.
  • Demonstrated operational and financial acumen, including budget management, resource planning, investment prioritization, and business performance oversight.

Benefits

  • This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
  • 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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Founded in 1975
Redmond, Washington, US
237K employees (11,715 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$156K/yr – $304K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$1M
Last Raise
$1M
Post IPO Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2022
    Post IPO Equity
  • Jan 2020
    Post IPO Equity
  • Sep 1981
    Series Unknown • $1M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3B
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.6%
Direct
56.9%
Referral
7.3%
Social
0.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~225.8K

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Conversation Leader

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