Microsoft Security is looking for a strategic storyteller to help shape how the world understands and adopts security in the age of AI. As Director, Narrative and Portfolio Strategy, you will operate at the intersection of product, strategy, and storytelling. You will translate complex security and AI innovations into clear, compelling narratives that engage customers, influence the market, and bring Microsoft’s end-to-end security platform to life. You will partner across product marketing, go-to-market, integrated marketing, communications, and engineering teams to develop portfolio-level messaging, content, and creative expressions for Microsoft Security’s most important moments.
Microsoft Security brings together identity, data, threat protection, and security operations in an AI-first, end-to-end platform. Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Sentinel work across clouds, endpoints, applications, and infrastructure to help security teams address threats, identify and prioritize risk, and investigate and respond more effectively. This integrated approach provides organizations with unified visibility and protection across their digital estate so they can secure AI and address evolving threats.
Responsibilities
• Translate technical innovations and product news into compelling customer and market stories.
• Develop messaging, content, and visual expressions for priority launches, campaigns, events, and executive moments.
• Lead a virtual team of product marketing subject-matter experts to create integrated, consistent content.
• Serve as a portfolio marketing council lead, facilitating cross-functional narrative and messaging decisions.
• Partner with go-to-market teams to activate narratives across web, events, customer presentations, and field channels.
• Establish an effective rhythm of business for stakeholder alignment, content reviews, and executive engagement.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, credible, and engaging narratives.
• Demonstrated success aligning stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience developing messaging and high-quality marketing assets across multiple channels.
• Strong strategic judgment, creative problem-solving skills, and operational discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Interest in AI and cybersecurity; enterprise technology or cybersecurity experience is preferred.
Product Marketing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or a related field and 4+ years of business experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or a related field and 6+ years of business experience
- Equivalent experience may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or a related field and 8+ years of marketing or sales experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or a related field and 12+ years of business experience
- Experience in product marketing, portfolio marketing, content strategy, communications, or a related field
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, credible, and engaging narratives
- Success aligning stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Experience developing messaging and high-quality marketing assets across multiple channels
- Strong strategic judgment, creative problem-solving skills, and operational discipline
- Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects in a fast-moving environment
- Interest in AI and cybersecurity
- Enterprise technology or cybersecurity experience
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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