Senior Business Planner

Microsoft Corp

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,400–$203,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Case, Business Model, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Content Development, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Economics, Finance, Licensing, Management Consulting, Management Strategy, Market Entry Strategy, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Product Strategy, Research Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Microsoft's Business Planning organization directs our commercial portfolio's pricing, packaging, licensing, channel, and monetization strategies. Few organizations exist that have such a direct impact on how Microsoft goes to market, which reverberates across the entire industry. Within Business Planning, the New Commerce and Commercial Strategy organization works across Azure, M365 and Dynamics 365 driving cross-cloud monetization strategies for how and where customers buy. This includes defining the strategy for Microsoft's commerce experiences, channel business models, product licensing and use rights, and support as well as driving growth through audience specific offers and experiences. We are looking to add a Senior Business Planner to join our team!

As a Senior Business Planner in the New Commerce and Commercial Strategy organization, you will have the opportunity to define and lead strategic initiatives that drive company performance through delivering innovative business models, increased competitiveness and enhanced customer and partner experience.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Influence and execute robust business models and strategies that drive company performance and enhance customer and partner experience.
  • Proactively engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain credibility and partnership quickly.
  • Build business cases on specific topics to influence investment decisions, roadmaps, go-to-market strategy, and/or strategic deal outcomes.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment on business vision and priorities, translating the strategy into requirements.
  • Conduct research to gain new perspectives and validate business cases.
  • Influence and execute the approach to bring a strategy to life through roadmap and change management planning, and developing content that synthesizes details into an effective story that can be used across the organization.
  • Be a strategic thinker, leveraging the ability to learn to understand and connect complex business models quickly.
  • Taking a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving with the ability to utilize data.
  • Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications:

  • 8+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field

  • OR 6+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field

  • OR equivalent experience.

  • Experience working with Microsoft commercial licensing and/or hosting programs (e.g., CSP, SPLA) and/or server products (e.g., SQL/WS) a plus.

  • Strategic thinking and the ability to understand and connect complex business models.

  • Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving with the ability to utilize data.

  • Track record of engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.

Business Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

About the Company

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Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.

WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.

We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.

WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com