Microsoft Corporation Director Industry Events Strategy in Redmond, Washington

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Industry Product Marketing for Events to join our team in Puget Sound. As a people manager, this role will lead and oversee the development and execution of how our customers, particularly business decision makers, engage with Microsoft Industry at Microsoft flagship events and industry third-party events.

Join our dynamic Global Industry Product Marketing Team and play a key role in creating experiences that demonstrate the impact of our AI solutions across industries, enabling our customers to innovate and grow. If you have a passion for creating immersive event experiences and driving successful event execution, we would love to hear from you.

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

1. Lead and inspire a team of skilled senior-level product marketers focused on both first and third-party events.
2. Drive quality customer experience in partnership with Microsoft’s event execution team from concept to completion, ensuring that our events generate interest, excitement, and demand for our industry solutions.
3. Oversee the process, development, and delivery of clearly written Strategic Event Briefs for each event to outline objectives, targeted audience(s), and high-level event experiences.
4. Partner with cross-company stakeholders to align on intended business impact, event strategy, audience targets, and success metrics.
5. Define, in partnership with industry product marketing managers, the customer experience that drives strong immersive engagement with our content at events.
6. Leverage data and market insights for decision-making, including content optimization and new event concept developments.
7. Efficiently and compliantly manage the end-to-end event budget.
8. Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business
2. OR Master's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in business
3. 4+ years direct people management experience or indirect people management experience (or virtual teams).
4. 5+ years of experience in corporate event marketing and working on digital and in-person events.
5. 5+ years of experience in project management with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, set priorities, and be flexible in changing environments.
6. 3+ years of experience in efficiently and compliantly managing the end-to-end event budget.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in business
2. OR Master's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in business
3. 6+ years people management experience.
4. 7+ years of experience in corporate event marketing and working on digital and in-person events.
5. 7+ years of experience in project management with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, set priorities, and be flexible in changing environments.
6. 5+ years of experience in efficiently and compliantly managing the end-to-end event budget.
7. Skilled collaborator who connects people and teams, communicates concepts to diverse audiences, and engages effectively with executives.

Compensation

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.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 12, 2025.

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.