Marketing Data Analytics, Director

Job description

The Global Marketing Engines and Experiences (E&E) team within Microsoft is responsible for delivering integrated marketing experiences for Microsoft by building, running, and innovating a globally scaled engine to deliver connected journeys that delight customers and create fans.

The Media Data Science and Analytics team within E&E enables data-driven decision making by providing data products and insights to measure marketing’s performance and impact, understand the customer experience, and develop systems of learning for marketers.

In this leadership role, you’ll directly support Microsoft’s mission by enabling data-driven marketing decisions that drive customer engagement and revenue growth.

Are you interested in leading a team that turns data into actionable insights to drive business growth?

Would you like to lead a team that is solving problems in partnership with some of the world’s brightest and most advanced marketers while working in the dynamic, customer-focused, and data-rich world of cloud-based business products?

  As Marketing Data Analytics, Director in E&E, you will lead the development of intelligent tools, advanced analytics, and strategic insights that enable our marketing team to make data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment.

You will set the vision and strategy for scalable analytical solutions and systems of learning that inform key business decisions and uncover opportunities for future growth.

You will lead the rhythm of business for your team and translate complex data into strategic guidance and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You will oversee the development of scalable, efficient, and impactful analytical data products, while fostering a culture of curiosity, precision, and innovation.

Your leadership will ensure the team is equipped to navigate ambiguity, dive deep into data to uncover meaningful insights, and tell compelling stories that influence business direction.

You will also champion cross-functional collaboration, build on the successes of others, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are valued.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.

Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

**Responsibilities**

+ Lead and oversee large-scale, complex analytics and reporting initiatives, ensuring delivery of accurate, accessible, and repeatable insights that drive strategic decision-making across all levels of the organization.
+ Serve as a thought leader in the business and data landscape, guiding the development of standardized reporting frameworks, experimentation strategies, and performance analytics across multiple marketing and sales channels.
+ Architect and scale advanced analytical tools and self-service dashboards that empower stakeholders, uncover customer engagement patterns, and foster a culture of data-driven learning within the Marketing organization.
+ Proactively partner with senior business leaders to embed data and insights into strategic planning, campaign optimization, and investment decisions.
+ Provide rhythm of business leadership through timely, actionable insights and recommendations.
+ Champion user-centric design and data storytelling best practices to ensure insights are intuitive, visually compelling, and aligned with stakeholder needs.
+ Guide and mentor teams in executing complex data analyses across multiple sources, leading strategic discussions that connect analytical findings to business context and drive repeatable, scalable impact.
+ Collaborate with Data Services and Engineering teams to define and prioritize technical requirements that ensure data availability, quality, and integrity—enabling secure, compliant, and scalable analytics across the organization.
+ Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

**Qualifications**

**Required/Minimum Qualifications**

+ Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years experience handling large data sets to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, from behavioral and interaction data that can influence outcomes
+ 4+ years experience translating complex data analysis and results into a compelling narrative and data driven storytelling to executive level audiences
+ 4+ years experience leading technical efforts and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, etc)

**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 8+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 12+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience.
+ 3+ years people management experience and/or informal/indirect team leadership experience.

Data Analytics M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 29, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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