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# Director, Windows Category Manager

United States, Multiple Locations Director Executive & Management 

Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted September 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556978213)

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## Job description
- Lead Category strategy for Windows at Retail, driving P&L and working across Retail, OEM, Silicon partners Align Strategy, Assortment, Programs & Investments across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the plans map to YOY Units growth and share gain vs

### Mac and Chrome
- Lead, hiring and slate plan for a hire performing team of Senior Category Managers acros US & Ca, leveraging Model, Coach & Care
- Drive transformation on the ROB, Programs, Investments and performance management of the Windows Consumer business in NA,leveraging AI Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, WW and Finance teams to align strategy, plans, execution and performance insights
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 6+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 8+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience OR equivalent experience. 6+ years experience managing and expanding a category, attaining sales and profitability targets, and leading complex projects (e.g., large-scale or multi-year projects for multi-national or matrixed organizations) with internal stakeholders (e.g., sales management, finance) OR equivalent experience. 3+ years people management experience.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 18, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 30 days
- Location: United States, Multiple Locations[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556978213)

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