Microsoft Launch Manager 

United States, Washington 

392834841

Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, product launches, or a similar role, ideally within tech industry.
• Proficiency with project management software, collaboration tools, and basic data analysis tools.
• Previous experience managing product or service launches, ideally in a relevant industry.
• Familiarity with agile project management principles and processes.
• Understanding of marketing strategies, including digital marketing, content creation, and branding.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 3, 2025.

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop detailed launch plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring all teams are aligned and resources are allocated.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across various departments (e.g., Engineering, Marketing teams, Field/Partner, Analyst relations (AR)/ Public Relations (PR), and Global Demand Center (GDC) to ensure smooth execution of the launch.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, including leadership, to provide updates on launch progress, risks, and performance.
• Risk Management: Identify potential challenges or risks related to the launch and proactively address them to ensure minimal impact on the timeline or outcomes.
• Market Readiness: Ensure that all market readiness requirements are met, such as product availability, training for sales teams, field and partner assets, and post-launch support and port mortems.
• Launch Execution: Lead and manage the day-to-day activities leading up to and during the launch, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and according to plan.
• Performance Monitoring: Track launch performance with PR and GDC, measure success against pre-defined key performance indicators (KPIs), and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of the launch process and report progress and results to stakeholders.