Director of Competitive and Market Intelligence | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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San Francisco Bay area · New York City metropolitan area Posted 14 days ago $130,900–$251,900 / year
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TL;DR

As a Director of Competitive and Market Intelligence focused on Securing AI and Cloud Security, you will join a dynamic team at the forefront of addressing rapidly evolving security challenges in AI systems. Your primary responsibilities include building a comprehensive understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic product decisions and positioning. You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure that competitive insights are integrated into product roadmaps and prioritize investments based on emerging threats and opportunities. Key skills required include expertise in translating complex technical concepts into clear narratives for both business and technical audiences, as well as experience in cybersecurity, AI platforms, and strategic market analysis. This role demands a deep understanding of the evolving risk landscape in AI systems and the ability to shape how the industry approaches trusted AI solutions.

Skills

AI Cloud Security CI/CD Data Protection Model Protection Runtime Monitoring Agent Security Market Trends Competitive Intelligence Vendor Analysis Technical Communication Cybersecurity AI Governance Risk Management Product Marketing Strategic Market Analysis

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain deep understanding of Securing AI and Cloud Security markets.
  • Track leading vendors, trends, and ecosystem shifts to provide clear insights.
  • Develop competitive strategies that inform positioning and go-to-market decisions.
  • Partner with engineering teams to shape product roadmap and strategic investments.
  • Produce high-impact deliverables such as vendor analysis and sales readiness content.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant business experience in marketing, sales, or equivalent roles.
  • Master’s degree in a related field (Marketing, Computer Science, Business) preferred.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technology and security concepts into clear narratives.
  • Proven analytical skills for synthesizing diverse signals into actionable insights.
  • Experience in cybersecurity, AI platforms, or AI governance and risk domains required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional influence.
  • Background in competitive intelligence, product marketing, or strategic market analysis.

Market check

Salary context

This $130,900–$251,900 range sits above 45% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,305–$237,075

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,151–$229,275

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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