Overview

In the role of Product Marketing Manager, Identity Governance, you play a critical role in Microsoft Security's mission to build a safer world for all. Driven by the question of what the world could achieve if we had trust in every digital interaction, we’re transforming identity and access solutions with Microsoft Entra. Join our team to envision and build the future of secure access. We are a dynamic team with a variety of backgrounds, and a deep passion for the success of others and the team. We seek a team member who is curious, eager to learn from others and to provide inspiration and guidance. You are up for big challenges, enjoy the journey to clarity, and know when to push yourself and others for greater success.

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- Influence the Microsoft Entra Identity Governance strategy through partnership with Product Management, Engineering, Business Planning and cross‑portfolio PMM teams, ensuring the product roadmap reflects customer and market needs
• Own market, customer, and competitive insights across identity governance, translating trends into actionable strategy and differentiated positioning.
• Initiate and co‑lead research efforts to identify emerging governance challenges and use those insights to inform product vision, packaging, and go‑to‑market strategy.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, analysts, and field stakeholders to validate real‑world governance scenarios, identify unmet needs, and bring clarity to the highest‑impact investment areas.
• Define and articulate the value proposition for the Microsoft Entra Identity Governance portfolio, grounding messaging in risk outcomes, operational efficiency, and Zero Trust alignment.
• Drive launch readiness and market execution for new governance capabilities by developing compelling messaging, building sales and partner enablement, and orchestrating execution across marketing, engineering, field, and partner teams.
• Ensure accountability and alignment between product reality, customer expectations, and external narratives, continuously raising the bar on clarity, accuracy, and trust in how Microsoft shows up in market.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Microsoft to create unified governance narratives that connect identity, access, data, and AI safety.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to product and business leaders, operating independently in ambiguous and fast-moving environments, making sound strategic recommendations even with incomplete information.
• Elevate strategic rigor and clarity across the product marketing team by bringing frameworks, crisp thinking, and a clear customer‑outcome orientation.

Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications:

Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in business OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 2+ years experience in business
• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

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

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience in identity and access management, identity governance, or other security categories.

• Storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex, technical ideas into customer stories that clearly articulate business strategy, benefits and differentiation.

• 5+ years' experience in technology product management, product marketing, or transferrable experience in developing product vision and strategy, value propositions, marketing content and Go To Market, (GTM).

Product Marketing IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $169,800 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 $112,000 - $185,300 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.