Category Manager

Category Manager | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsCategory ManagerChina, Beijing, BeijingApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042528Date postedJul 14, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravelLess than 25%ProfessionMarketingDisciplineCategory ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewOur purpose is to earn fans and drive growth by building emotional connections to delight and empower everyone. We engage with consumers globally throughout their shopping journeys, navigating both physical storefronts and digital visits across Partner Channels. Together with our ecosystem partners, we strategize and implement plans for customer engagement and economic growth.As a member of our team, you’ll be part of growing a multi-billion-dollar business, charting new areas of innovation, and impacting billions of lives around the world. You also will be a part of a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.In this role, you will manage business operations within a category or a subset of a category/region, serving as a subject matter expert on a line of business. Manages reporting and fiscal forecasting for top-line and bottom-line profit and loss for a line of business. Serves as the primary liaison between the category region teams and the business group. As a part of the rhythm of the business, develops go-to-market (GTM) strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver upon the priorities and initiatives cascaded from Worldwide Category. Lands and supports execution of category plans and investments with internal and external partners. In collaboration with internal partners. Contributes to category performance through identifying areas to increase audience size or value obtained from the audience.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.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIESThis role will focus on Windows business.Business OperationsIn collaboration with internal partners (e.g., Finance, Marketing, MNA Accounts, Sales), defines what key performance indicators (KPIs) should be used to measure the success of the business. Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used. Analyzes defined KPIs and scorecard metrics for a product or service area, and fosters alignment of investments and monitoring of growth opportunities across partners. Hypothesizes rationale for observed trends, and takes a deeper look to better understand the data. Identifies and leverages insights to actively impact marketing and business planning decision-making, as well as go-to-market (GTM) execution. Examines monthly performance, making insights based on data and recommendations for corrective actions and optimization.Serves as the primary liaison between the category region teams and the business group. May also liaise with financial, product marketing, global marketing and operations (M&O), and/or other sales organizations (e.g., One Commercial Partner [OCP], global sales marketing organization [GSMO]) as required. Supports and contributes to key decisions in the development of global priorities and initiatives, and disseminates global guidance and prioritizations within one or more categories. Champions the voice of the region to the business group,...