Overview

In a rapidly changing world, data is a strategic asset. Organizations are using generative AI to stay ahead of the competition, but the real advantage lies in harnessing the power of your own data securely and at scale. Microsoft SQL Server 2025 has been reimagined for the AI era. The biggest release for SQL Server in 10 years, it is setting records for speed of customer adoption. SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to develop modern applications using their data, with built-in, extensible AI capabilities and seamless integration with Microsoft Azure.

You can help drive customers to modernize and move their SQL Server estates to the cloud: the Databases team in Azure Marketing is looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager, SQL Server and SQL Migration to accelerate the business by promoting SQL Server 2025, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), and the tools and guidance for modernizing. This role will provide the chance to work on a key product offering and to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Microsoft product teams, customers, field, and partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead product messaging and positioning, market insights, pricing and offers, and the product and feature launch motion for SQL Server, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), and tools for migration of SQL Server to Azure. Responsibilities include:
• Act as the lead product marketing manager for SQL Server 2025 and SQL Server on Azure VMs by owning messaging and positioning, collateral, web presence, and feature releases.
• Drive momentum for SQL Server 2025 with sales, marketing teams, partners and customers around the world by promoting upgrading to 2025, building AI apps with SQL Server, and migrating to and running in Azure.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle for SQL Server, including helping customers manage end-of-life decisions.
• Understand customers’ hybrid scenarios that cross cloud and their on-premises datacenter. Land the value proposition for Azure Arc-enabling SQL Server for greater security, manageability, and ease of migration.
• Build out the customer’s SQL Server migration journey, from discovery and assessment to migration, testing, production, and optimization.
• Refine and execute the strategy for SQL Server migration, and create customer scenarios, stories, pitch decks, and demos to convey the big picture.
• Drive customer demand by refining our “Why SQL Server is optimal on Azure” pitch. Champion competitive differentiation for SQL Server on Azure versus other clouds.
• Promote Azure migration offers including Azure Accelerate and savings plans for databases.
• Accelerate migration and remove blockers across product, partner, sales and marketing through the rhythm of the business. Drive initiatives and programs across teams to improve and meet organizational goals.
• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in product marketing
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in product marketing
• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in product marketing
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in product marketing
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in product marketing in Data Platform or Database technologies
• Experience in messaging and positioning for business to business (b2b) products

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.