Principal Content Design Manager
Full Job Description
Microsoft Teams is the fastest-growing app in the history of our company. The recent launch of Communities in Teams marks an exciting new era for the product, allowing non-profits, community groups, and small businesses to connect, share, and collaborate for free.
We're looking for a Principal Content Design Manager with a strong consumer product background to lead a talented writing team and define our content strategy for outstanding consumer experiences that empower people around the world to achieve more together. You’ll shape the story of communities in Microsoft Teams and support the widespread adoption by millions of small to medium-sized businesses. Additionally, you’ll oversee content creation for GroupMe, a popular messaging app used by college students. As someone with exceptional leadership and people management skills, an extensive copywriting background, and the ability to set a clear and impactful vision, you’ll inspire your team through a hands-on approach to achieve exceptional results.
As a leader on our team, you'll be expected to have a passion for innovation and a talent for establishing partnerships with others across multiple levels and departments in Microsoft. In a dynamic and constantly evolving environment, you are excited about new challenges and possess the capability to quickly adapt and learn. Your management style is characterized by openness and transparency, and you are dedicated to fostering a collaborative atmosphere by regularly sharing work in progress and encouraging team-wide participation. With a focus on delivering results, you excel at meeting tight deadlines.
We work closely with stakeholders from across Microsoft, nurturing a supportive environment where we can collectively drive success. Our collaboration goes beyond just Teams and GroupMe and extends to multiple products within the company, allowing us to make a meaningful impact together.
Responsibilities
Influence product strategy and raise the content design bar with innovative solutions.
Lead in defining and prioritizing product plans, providing clear direction for the team.
Champion clear and consistent language usage by promoting best practices.
Drive informed decision-making for terminology.
Ensure product messaging and positioning align with marketing strategy.
Persuade stakeholders with confident communication and data-backed recommendations.
Deliver success through empowerment and accountability.
Embrace company culture, values, and leadership principles.
Help the team adapt and learn for continued success.
Know each team member's capabilities and aspirations and invest in their growth.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 6+ years’ experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g., for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
OR Master's Degree in Arts, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 4+ years’ experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g., for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years’ people management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Diverse portfolio showcasing your skills and accomplishments.
History of having a significant impact on shipped products.
Knowledge of Figma is ideal.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and persuade others.
Strong drive for attention to detail and self-motivation.
Team-oriented approach and a passion for inspiring others to achieve success together.
Content Design M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.
Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets (see below). The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role (except as noted below); the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
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