Posted on: Aug 06, 2008 See all Jobs with Microsoft Entertainment & Devices

Position : Product Manager

Description :
Job Title: Product Manager Job Category: Marketing Product: XNA Date Posted: 08/01/2008 Job Code: 238914 Location: WA - Redmond Travel Required: XNA is Microsoft's game developer brand and is composed of industry-leading software, services, resources, and communities focused on enabling game developers to be successful on Microsoft gaming platforms. As a company with deep roots in platform technology and developer solutions, it's no surprise that XNA solutions are preferred by the professional game development community. Through new offerings such as XNA Game Studio, we're also looking to engage future generations of game developers by enabling them to make games easily for Windows and Xbox 360 and even Zune. As a Senior Product Manager for XNA products and services, you will be responsible for product management responsibilities across new and existing developer products and tools including elements of product planning, executing go-to-market campaigns, partnering with internal and external groups and helping to ensure the growing success of the XNA's products and platforms. This is a key role on the XNA Game Platform Marketing team with an opportunity to make an impact on both existing and future game developers in the community. The ideal candidate should have experience managing non-traditional marketing campaigns on the web and through communities. We've had over 1M downloads of XNA Game Studio over the past year and a half, 700+ universities teaching courses based on the tool and Xbox 360 and a growing online community of aspirational game developers. We have plans that call for significant growth across the board including the launch of our community games distribution platform on Xbox LIVE that will allow game developers around the world to submit their games and have millions of Xbox LIVE consumers download them. As a result, we're looking for someone who can drive viral, social networking and word-of-mouth based programs as well as an ability to create and execute impactful programs without the need for large budgets. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, and be able to drive process and structure in an extremely dynamic environment. Candidates must also be able to work effectively within the small marketing team and virtually throughout the company to drive results across multiple functional areas, including program management, design, development, marketing, business development and sales. Requirements include strategic thinking and analysis skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to achieve objectives and deliver results on multiple projects. A passion for digital entertainment and/or video games is mandatory - experience in the games industry is a strong plus. Demonstrated excellence in various marketing roles at Microsoft and/or externally is required. Experience in developer marketing and/or entrepreneurial ventures is also a strong plus. Qualifications should include minimum of 5-7 years experience in product marketing. Having an MBA is a plus. Come join us and have fun again!

Company Name : Microsoft Entertainment & Devices