Analysts are recognizing Microsoft for its remarkable transformation. Beyond our tech innovations in cloud, data and AI, they appreciate our customer centricity, new culture and growth mindset. Data and AI are foundational to helping achieve the company's mission of "empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more". And the company is investing deeply in these areas to build solutions to help customers transform their businesses. As a result, we are expanding our analyst relations team to focus on data and AI. We believe the core currency of any business is the ability to convert data into AI that drives a competitive advantage. Microsoft's data products and services, which includes SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Cosmos DB, are at the heart of this strategy. Microsoft has been recognized by industry analysts, in multiple reports, as a leader for our execution and vision for data and AI. Customers rely on these analyst reports, and on the guidance provided by
Strategically engage with analysts to bring insights to Microsoft strategies. Successfully manage key research instruments such as Magic Quadrants and Waves, as well as analyst articles, blogs and social content. Think beyond product capability; collaborate across teams and integrate customer success to help educate and influence analysts' understanding and perceptions of our solution approach integrating cloud, data and AI.
Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing or information technology. 5+ years of technical communications, PR, marketing, experience 5+ years of hands-on technology experience as a power user, tech hobbyist, IT or developer capacity, or demonstrated capacity to get hands-on with technology and learn, quickly. Broad understanding of analysts, their research and building strong relationships. Excellent communications, writing and project management skills Broad marketing and or technology program management experience preferred Candidates should have a proven track record of cross-group collaboration,