<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">But how will we know the applicant isn't taking the job in order to monkey wrench the system from the inside?<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Feb 6, 2009, at 5:50 PM, Dave Johanson wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"> Hey, make money by helping Microsoft kill FOSS!<br> <br> Remember, In every SEC 10K filing since 2004 (at least), Microsoft has identified FOSS as one of the key threats to its revenue.<br> <br> IMHO, we should follow who gets this job and be sure to turn our backs on him / her. No FOSS speaking engagements at conferences or LUGs, etc. He / she will not be our friend. <br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br> <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=652401&fromSearch=0&sik=1233902901473" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=652401&fromSearch=0&sik=1233902901473</a><br> <br> <div> <div> <h1><b name="__jobTitle">Director, Open Source Desktop Strategy</b> at <span><b><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.linkedin.com/companies/1035?trk=jobtocomp" rel="nofollow" title="Visit LinkedIn's Company Research page on Microsoft" target="_blank"><span>Microsoft</span></a></b></span></h1> </div> <div><p><b>Location:</b> <span name="__locationDesc">Greater Seattle Area</span> </p><p><b>URL:</b> <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emicrosoft%2Ecom&urlhash=s0mx" title="Visit the Microsoft website" name="11f4e25b5fe75dae__companyURL" target="_blank"><font color="red"><b>MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.linkedin.com" claiming to be</b></font> http://www.microsoft.com</a></p> <div> <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?startApply=&jobId=652401&goback=%2Evjn_652401" name="11f4e25b5fe75dae__applyForJob" target="_blank"><span>Apply Now</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <dl> <dt>Type:</dt> <dd><span name="__jobType">Full-time</span></dd> <dt>Experience:</dt> <dd><span name="__jobExperienceLevel">Director</span></dd> <dt>Functions:</dt> <dd><span name="__jobFunction">Consulting, Strategy / Planning, Product Management, Business Development </span></dd> <dt>Industries:</dt> <dd><span name="__jobIndustry">Computer Software </span></dd> <dt>Posted:</dt> <dd>February 5, 2009</dd> </dl> <span name="_isLinkedInExclusive_false"></span> <h2>Job Description</h2><p>The Windows Competitive Strategy team is looking for a strong team member to lead Microsoft's global desktop competitive strategy as it relates to open source competitors. Our team mission is to gather intelligence, create business strategies, and drive action in the marketplace for the Windows Client business. In this job, you will be asked to think strategically, put yourself in the mindset of our competitors, influence multi-million dollar marketing campaigns, and drive high-level executive thinking around business strategy. <br> As the Director of Open Source Desktop Strategy you will need to drive research and build holistic strategies across dynamic market segments like PCs, NetBooks, and mobile internet devices. You will be responsible for bringing our business strategy to life by discovering and sharing the market insights that set the foundation for our platform value dialogue with customers and the industry <br> You will need to work directly with customers and partners across the globe, other product groups, field sales & marketing organizations, and industry analysts to influence internal, external and partner marketing efforts with a focus on consumer scenarios. <br> Responsibilities <br> In this role you will be expected to: <br> • Drive our business strategy by delivering strategy reviews to Microsoft executives <br> • Drive primary and secondary market research activities to inform marketing strategies <br> • Manage technical analysis of competitive platforms <br> • Create a rational set of proof points that promote Microsoft's comparative value <br> • Build a fact-based marketing plan that articulates the Windows Client value proposition to partners and customers <br> • Collaborate with the owners of outbound marketing channels, such as PR, advertising, analysts, field, and partners <br> • Manage a marketing budget and influence worldwide subsidiary participation to drive our strategy</p> <h2>Skills</h2><p>Qualifications: <br> The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter, with a proven track record of successful execution. Successful candidates must be able to think strategically and creatively about business issues on a global scale, while developing and executing detailed marketing plans. Building collaborative relationships across organizations and motivating and leading virtual teams to achieve collective impact will be essential, as will the ability to juggle multiple work streams at one time. Experience working with international teams is desirable. <br> <br> A BS/A in a technical field is strongly desired and an MBA is preferred. Familiarity with Open Source products is required. Working knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures a plus, but not required for candidates with strong aptitude. 5+ years experience in a related field working on projects that require strategic thinking, broad market impact, and business / technical marketing message development & delivery preferred.</p> <h3>Additional Information</h3> <ul> <li>Applicants with recommendations are preferred.<span>(<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.linkedin.com/references?mrs=" title="Manage your recommendations" target="_blank">You have 0 recommendations</a>)</span></li> <li>Referrals through network preferred.</li> </ul> <span name="_isEndorsementsPreferred_true"></span> <span name="_isReferralsPreferred_true"></span> <span name="_isLocalsOnly_false"></span> <span name="_isNoThirdParties_false"></span><p>Job ID: 652401</p> <br> </div> <br> <br> -- <br> This message has been scanned for viruses and <br> dangerous content by <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.mailscanner.info/"><b>MailScanner</b></a>, and is <br> believed to be clean. <div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">_______________________________________________</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Wftl-lug mailing list</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><a href="mailto:Wftl-lug@salmar.com">Wftl-lug@salmar.com</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.salmar.com/mailman/listinfo/wftl-lug">http://www.salmar.com/mailman/listinfo/wftl-lug</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">_______________________________________________</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Gslug-general mailing list</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><a href="mailto:Gslug-general@gslug.org">Gslug-general@gslug.org</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><a href="http://lists.gslug.org/mailman/listinfo/gslug-general">http://lists.gslug.org/mailman/listinfo/gslug-general</a></div> </blockquote></div><br></div></body></html>