In a rapidly changing world, data is a strategic asset which can inform a process, a product, or an entirely new business. Organizations are investing in data by moving applications, analytics, and AI to the cloud where they can be managed with maximum impact and minimum effort.
You can be a part of this fast-growing business by leading marketing for SQL Server on Azure VMs, part of the Azure SQL family of databases. We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager to accelerate the business by landing our SQL Server migration 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.

Responsibilities

The product marketing manager will lead our go-to-market for SQL Server on Azure VMs. Responsibilities include:
• Acting as the core product marketing manager for SQL Server on Azure VMs by owning messaging and positioning, collateral, and web presence.
• Landing SQL Server migration scenarios with sellers and customers. Driving customer demand for migration by refining our “why migrate SQL Server to Azure VMs” pitch.
• Promoting Azure-only pricing and offers including Azure Hybrid Benefit and free Extended Security Updates on Azure.
• Developing webinars and collateral to connect with customers through Global Engagement Programs (GEPs).
• Championing competitive differentiation for SQL Server on Azure VMs versus other cloud hyperscalers.
• Collaborating with the cross-Data and AI team on guidance for moving from SQL Server on-premises to Azure VMs.
• Publishing SQL Server on Azure VM sales guidance and participating in the rhythm of the field.

In this role, the product marketing manager can expect to develop:
• Messaging and positioning chops as you evolve the SQL Server on Azure VMs marketing collateral.
• Knowledge of the product release cadence and experience working in tandem with engineering to land new product features and scenarios with customers.
• Experience interpreting product usage and financial data to ascertain customer trends.
• Storytelling skills to create new customer assets for the why migrate SQL Server databases to Azure VMs pitch.
• Field execution muscle by landing these new assets and migration scenarios to sellers with the Microsoft Worldwide Commercial Business team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product marketing / program management / consulting / in Data Platform or Database technologies.
• Track record of working with a diverse set of stakeholders to execute complex operational projects.
• Cross-functional project management and cross team collaboration skills
• Excellent problem identification, structuring and resolution.
• Detail-oriented, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment, and able to manage ambiguity.
• A passion for technology.
• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business Management, Computer Science, or some related discipline is preferred

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.