Business Planner

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

1d • $85,100 - $169,800

About The Position

Microsoft’s Business Planning organization directs our commercial portfolio’s pricing, packaging, 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 Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions (M365) and Security 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 seeking a Business Planner to join this exciting team!
As a Business Planner in the New Commerce and Commercial Strategy, you will have the high-visibility opportunity to work with a team chartered with leading strategic initiatives that further enable our broader business needs and increased competitiveness. You will partner closely with the engineering teams that develop the core foundation of our customer purchasing experiences, provide thought leadership to stakeholders across Business Planning on balancing business impact with time to market, and lead conversations with Executives to drive alignment and decision-making. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to influence the acceleration of Microsoft’s commerce experiences and go-to-market transformation with a massive impact across the company.
This position will support driving cloud-centric purchase experiences and business models across all channels. You’ll have the opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive team focused on creating positive customer outcomes while championing creativity, diverse perspective, and ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and accountability. As a Business Planner at Microsoft, you will have opportunities to develop your career by developing an expertise in translating Microsoft’s vision into value for customers, partners, and shareholders, forging effective cross-functional relationships, taking on progressively broader responsibilities, and establishing yourself as a trusted strategic advisor. You can expect to have support for your work and professional development, and encouragement to bring your authentic self to work.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field OR 3+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in the cloud computing or technology industry
• 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 to gain credibility and partnership quickly.
• Compelling storytelling skills with executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Help evolve the roadmap of Microsoft’s commerce capabilities to support cloud centric business models and experiences.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and gain buy-in to solidify a business vision, aligning priorities, and translating the strategy into business requirements.
• Build business cases on specific topics to influence investment decisions, roadmaps, go-to-market strategy, and/or customer and partner experiences.
• 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.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain credibility and partnership quickly.
• Leverage compelling storytelling skills to present to and influence.
• Embody our culture and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level