Job Title: Marketing Manager Job Category: Marketing Product: (Not Product Specific) Date Posted: 07/26/2008 Job Code:
238249 Location: WA - Redmond Travel Required: Do you have passion for how mobile technology can make a difference in
the world, especially in education, healthcare, government and other areas of the public sector? Are you interested in
improving how people stay connected to the people and things that matter to them while they're on the go? Looking for an
opportunity to truly "own" your own business within Microsoft? Then consider this outstanding opportunity to
play a key role in the Mobile Communications Business (MCB), Microsoft's fastest-growing and most dynamic business.
Microsoft's Mobile Communications Marketing Group (MCMG) is looking for an outstanding marketer to drive development and
execution of marketing strategy for the public sector segment. In this role you will be responsible for identifying how
Windows Mobile products are positioned for, and brought to market in, the public sector segment. You will define the
market opportunity and target customers, develop the value proposition to address customer needs and differentiate
Windows Mobile from competitors, establish the overall strategy and supporting marketing programs to be implemented by
the field with and through partners, ensure successful execution through close relationships with field counterparts,
and create an effective feedback mechanism to product planning to ensure future products meet public sector customer
needs. You will understand the importance of taking a different approach across the various public sector segments; for
example you will be able to prioritize and separate the approach between national vs. local governments, and secondary
vs. primary education. You will work closely with other MCMG teams, the worldwide public sector team, field leadership,
other business groups, and interface with device makers and mobile operators to ensure that your strategy is sound and
execution is fully supported. Qualifications include strong product marketing experience, ideally including
subsidiary/field or public sector experience. You should be able to demonstrate a history of simultaneously working
closely with multiple groups at all levels, leading projects and influencing other groups, collaborating very
effectively and driving results across divisions and with subsidiaries, and working with agency partners and outside
vendors. Candidates must also possess strong written and oral communications skills, 5+ years of experience in
marketing, and a proven ability to drive for results. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, an MBA and
knowledge of the wireless business and international markets would be considerable assets. The position is located in
Redmond, Washington, USA. The hiring manager is open discussing part-time, job sharing, and flexible work arrangements
for this position.