Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Director, Cloud and AI platforms, Compete strategy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. The Compete Business Architect will drive the competitive strategy for Cloud and AI Platforms, ensuring effective positioning against competitors and delivering insights to enhance market differentiation.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive extensive industry and compete research to shape end-to-end platform Compete strategy
Define what needs to be true across products, marketing, partners, GTM for successful execution
Define and execute compete strategies for end-to-end CAIP solution area and cross solution areas collaboration (AI Business Solutions and Security)
Deliver actionable competitive insights to field and engineering teams
Develop and refine Compete go-to-market models, including solution plays, sales motions, incentives, and integrated campaigns
Enable scalable outreach and accelerate pipeline velocity through compete programs
Influence corporate and field stakeholders to align on compete priorities and execution frameworks
Act as a trusted advisor to sales leadership and partner teams
Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies and competitive platforms
Ability to design and articulate complex architectures
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Experience in competitive analysis and GTM planning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability and curiosity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT), account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field OR equivalent experience
6+ years experience in Near Term Strategy (2 years out), Management Consulting, Sales, or Finance
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 5+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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