Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Surface

Windows is used by more than 1.4B people around the world, connecting them to the experiences they love. Surface PCs are designed by Microsoft to bring those experiences to life and lead the ecosystem forward. Today, Surface is paving the way through the era of the AI PC and the introduction of Copilot+ PCs – the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever.  

Microsoft Surface is transforming how businesses work and connect. We are searching for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead strategies that scale Surface adoption through distribution partners, drive Small and medium Business (SMB) growth, and optimize partner onboarding experiences. This role combines strategic marketing, partner engagement, and operational excellence to accelerate Surface’s impact in commercial markets.

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.

You will drive go-to-market strategies for Surface Thru Partner Marketing:

• Develop and execute partner scale programs through distribution partners to expand Surface reach in Small and Medium Business (SMB) segments.
• Own go-to-market strategies for partner-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with Surface business priorities.
• Manage contracts and agreements for commercial resellers, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement onboarding strategies for partners, collaborating with engineering teams to build tooling in Partner Center.
• Partner with sales, engineering, and operations teams to deliver seamless partner experiences and accelerate time-to-market.
• Monitor and analyze program performance, providing insights to optimize engagement and growth.

You will collaborate with Surface Sales and Marketing teams to:

• Scale breadth reseller program leveraging the unique opportunities of each market.
• Help identify distribution growth opportunities through market trends and partner feedback.
• Implement the adoption and field readiness strategy for the Surface Reseller Migration to Partner Center.
• Develop a compelling business case and secured support to compliantly launch the Breadth Expansion.
• Manage Channel Investments and Budget Request Process.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Consumer Channel Sales, Surface Commercial sales Category, and partner teams to align execution plans.
• Customer insights and research teams to validate messaging and audience targeting.
• Global and regional marketing teams to ensure consistency and scalability.

Other:

• Embody our culture and values.

Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in business
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in business
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in product marketing, partner marketing, or go-to-market strategy in the Small and Medium Business (SMB) space.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting data and customer insights to inform strategy and measure impact.  

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in business
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and partner teams to influence product development and go-to-market readiness.
• Understanding of partner and commercial channel dynamics, including attach strategies for accessories, warranties, and services.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and formats (e.g., demos, presentations, sales enablement).

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.  

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Product Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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

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, read more about requesting accommodations.