New 
Windows Category Manager
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 31, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Microsoft, we have a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. In the Consumer Channel Sales Organization (CCS), we create value with our partners to market and sell innovative consumer solutions. We are transforming the way we go to market across the globe and bring the latest Microsoft 365, Windows and Surface products to our customers. To enable this transformation, we need to put our ecosystem of products, solutions and services at the center for our partners and customers to drive product desire and advocacy. The Worldwide Windows Consumer Category Team drives global Windows consumer growth by shaping category strategy, leading seasonal and go-to-market planning, and partnering with ecosystem partners to deliver the right devices, experiences, and business outcomes. As a key member of this team, the Windows Category Manager is responsible for building and activating joint consumer plans with leading silicon partners such as AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. 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.
ResponsibilitiesStrategy, Planning & ActivationPlan and execute strategic planning sessions multiple times per year to align joint business objectives and initiatives across teams including focus on assortment, marketing and joint initiatives.Deliver bi-annual silicon program strategy and execution, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement.Lead cross-functional teams to deliver joint business plans, ensuring alignment across sales, marketing, and partner organizations.Business Process and GovernanceEstablish and implement business processes and governance frameworks that enable effective collaboration and alignment across global and regional CCS sales, marketing, silicon partners, and key stakeholders - coordinating executive meetings, partner engagements, communications, and cross-team collaboration.Regional AlignmentPartner closely with CCS regional teams to localize global strategies and capture insights to inform future strategic planning.Deliver roadmap guidance to inform and enable future strategic planningProgram ManagementOversee program structure, documentation, and communications for silicon initiatives.Ensure effective internal communications to drive clarity and alignment across Microsoft teams.Performance ReportingDevelop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) with silicon partners, targeting measurable business outcomes.Analyze sales data, draw relevant conclusions, and develop accurate business plans and forecasts.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain solid working relationships with silicon partners.Influence and align multiple internal stakeholder groups across marketing, sales, etcOversee and guide cross-functional support teamsMaintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business information, partner data, and strategic initiatives. | |