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Business Strategist

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,400–$203,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Model, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Economics, Field Sales, Finance, Investment Strategy, Legal, Management Consulting, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Product Pricing, Revenue Growth, Sales, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
**Overview** With more than 45,000 employees and partners worldwide, the Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organization is on a mission to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. We drive cross-company alignment and execution, ensuring that we consistently exceed customers' expectations in every interaction, whether in-product, digital, or human-centered. CE&S is responsible for all up services across the company, including consulting, customer success, and support across Microsoft's portfolio of solutions and products. Join CE&S and help us accelerate AI transformation for our customers and the world. The Global Customer Success (GCS) organization, an organization within CE&S, is leading the effort to enable customer success on the Microsoft Cloud by harnessing leading, AI powered capabilities and human expertise to deliver innovation solutions that accelerate business value, drive operational excellence and nurture long term loyalty. The AI Transformation and Business Innovation team within the Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) org is looking for a talented **Business Strategist.** This team sets the course for Customer Experience and Success by defining the foundational business strategy and monetization models that drive customer experience and success and power revenue growth. This unique and rare opportunity includes responsibility for monetization strategy and business planning for Microsoft support, a multi-billion-dollar business. You will have a critical and measurable impact in helping Microsoft win the market by redefining how Support is designed, monetized, transacted, delivered, and implemented across our customer solutions. 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** We seek a strategy manager who can structure complex problems, understand broad market trends, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify strategic insights, and develop them into business strategies while delivering thought leadership around our business priorities. This is a high impact and visible role that will drive future strategy development and design across our business models, sales, delivery, and Go-to-Markets (GTMs). You will work closely with the extended team across Marketing, Sales HQ, Field sales, Business Groups, Engineering, Legal and Finance to understand competitive market dynamics, identify key emerging trends, and propose innovative ideas to maximize our strategic investments **Qualifications** **Required/minimum 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 4+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. **Additional or preferred qualifications** + Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 6+ 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 8+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance. + An advanced understanding of technology business models. + Proficient structured problem solving, analytics and modeling skills. + Willing to take on a big challenge with significant growth potential. + Proficient balanced skillsets spanning business and monetization strategy, pricing analytics, and program execution. Business Strategy 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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

About the Company

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Microsoft Corporation

DO WHAT YOU LOVE
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
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com