The group broadly focuses on three sets of activities: + Thought leadership on the future state of the industry (e.g., economics of the cloud) and potential impact to Microsoft's overall strategy + Counsel to senior executives on multi-billion dollar decisions (inclusive of "needle moving" growth drivers, large strategic acquisitions and partnerships, portfolio optimization, etc.) + Internal projects to ensure Microsoft's processes and operations enable the company to grow and achieve our mission This role puts you in the middle of one of the world's largest companies ($130B+ revenue) in the midst of several of the biggest disruptions the technology industry has ever seen. Additional or Preferred Qualifications + Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience.