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Product Planner, Senior (2x)- Embedded - Microsoft |
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Job Category: Software Engineering: Product Planning Location: United States, WA, Redmond Job ID: 784133 784135 Product: Windows Embedded Division: Server & Tools Business
The Windows Embedded Business is a mid-sized business on a rapidly growing trajectory. We are a light hearted yet hard-working, dedicated team of people whose shared values are integrity, impact, creativity, team and excellence. We believe the future is intelligent and connected, fueled by data that drives decisions which are enabled through experiences and services.
We’re looking for someone to dig in, become part of our team and help bring the vision of connected systems to life with market-driven products. Specifically, you will be responsible for identifying key industry trends, understanding the competitive landscape, driving market research, defining the customer value prop, defining requirements and owning the multi-year product roadmap and investment recommendations.
We are looking for candidates with the ability to think strategically and follow through tactically regarding business, organizational, product and cross functional issues. The role requires strong problem solving skills, excellent cross-group collaboration skills and a drive for results.
Your key responsibilities would be the following:
•Provide the key market insights that drive informed decisions which result in products and services that our ecosystem and customers love
•Primary and Secondary market research execution and analysis, including sizing
•Identify and analyze new market opportunities, trends and the competitive landscape
•Build product plans that lead to sustainable competitive differentiation
•Be the voice of the customer and partners converting their needs into actionable ideas, market requirements and scenarios
•Industry, Portfolio and Product value proposition development and validation
•Develop great Product Planning relationships across Microsoft organizations
•Be a good mentor and role model for Product Planning excellence across the rest of the team
What you need to bring to the table:
•Prior industry experience with embedded devices and/or enterprise services (e.g. System Center, Intune, M2M, SQL Azure, StreamInsights, Dynamics, Forefront, etc.)
•Ability to work across marketing, business development and engineering fluidly
•incredible communication skills
•No fear tackling big challenges whilst taking on some of the more foundational planning 101 activities
•Ability to look holistically at a problem/challenge and challenge existing thinking/assumptions
•A good sense of humor
•A/BS required, MBA with technical background experience preferred
•7+ years of related experience
Other things an excellent candidate may have:
•Experience with primary research and secondary research
•Experience in Product Planning, Program Management and/or Product Management
•Solid understanding of marketing theory and execution
So what are you waiting for? Give us a call, we’d love to talk.
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