Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Games
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Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Description:
Our mission at Team Xbox is to inspire and engage every gamer on the planet with interactive and imaginative experiences.Our vision is to empower gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, on the devices they want.
Games are the reason players come to play on Xbox and content is the catalyst for everything we do. As the product marketing manager, you will partner with our biggest publisher marketing partners to build marketing strateg ies and successfully deliver hit games.
The Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Games, will develop and execu te Xbox and platform go-to-market and lifecycle marketing plans for Xbox Game Studios games published on Console, PC and Game Pass. They will have a CMO mindset and a sense of ownership , with the ability to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities that balance the needs of the title, the brand and larger company objectives for maximum impact. Equally important is the ability to effectively lead and build consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.
This position demands a mix of communications and strategy skills, and experience driving marketing programs and campaigns. Successful candidates will have a solid marketing track record with a steady progression of increased responsibility and impact. You have demonstrated your ability to define clear goals and develop creative, high-impact marketing strategies to achieve those goals, grounded in a deep understanding of the target customers and of partners in the ecosystem. Most importantly - you have a passion for what you do .
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:
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 23, 2025.
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.
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Games are the reason players come to play on Xbox and content is the catalyst for everything we do. As the product marketing manager, you will partner with our biggest publisher marketing partners to build marketing strateg ies and successfully deliver hit games.
The Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Games, will develop and execu te Xbox and platform go-to-market and lifecycle marketing plans for Xbox Game Studios games published on Console, PC and Game Pass. They will have a CMO mindset and a sense of ownership , with the ability to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities that balance the needs of the title, the brand and larger company objectives for maximum impact. Equally important is the ability to effectively lead and build consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.
This position demands a mix of communications and strategy skills, and experience driving marketing programs and campaigns. Successful candidates will have a solid marketing track record with a steady progression of increased responsibility and impact. You have demonstrated your ability to define clear goals and develop creative, high-impact marketing strategies to achieve those goals, grounded in a deep understanding of the target customers and of partners in the ecosystem. Most importantly - you have a passion for what you do .
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:
- Creating global marketing plans that drive worldwide awareness and purchase intent for Xbox G ame Studios titles and franc hise s.
- Delivering world-class go-to-market plan s across multiple marketing disciplines.
- Execution of go-to-market activities including project management of key beats and supporting assets , support for regional and owned-channel programs , management product pages and storefront promotions, and more.
- Building and nurturing relationships with game publishers and internal teams.
- Provid ing guidance on marketing aspects of the business, including sales forecasting, budgets, SKU strategy, launch timing, and lifecycle planning.
- Driving scheduling, agenda, meeting notes and action items for recurring meetings with partner teams , ensuring that k ey action items are resolved, and programs stay on track.
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 1+ year(s) integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of video games marketing experience, ideally with console and PC.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 3+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience creating and delivering world-class marketing campaigns
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, creative and strategic thinking.
- A self-starter attitude with demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects and deadlines
- Can work at multiple altitudes to build comprehensive programs while executing on the details
- Thrives in busy, multi-disciplined environments
- Demonstrates problem identification and resolution skills
- Passion for gaming and entertainment with a fan-focused approach
- This position will require limited travel
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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 23, 2025.
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.
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