Highlights
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 $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field AND 12+ years business planning, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mountain View, CA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Salary | $130,900–$251,900 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com |
Description
Overview
Join the Copilot Business Planning team to define the business and monetization strategy across Dynamics 365. This Director of Business Planning - Monetization role is responsible creating strategies and business models to grow the D365 business. AI is dramatically changing how business process work gets done and we're in the middle of a transformation to meet these new demands. Do you like finding creative solutions to hard problems? Are you strategic, analytical and structured? Can you clearly communicate new ideas to your audience? If so, join the Copilot Business Planning team!
Our team looks across M365 Copilot for Commercial organizations, M365 Copilot for Individuals, and Dynamics 365. This is an opportunity to lead our product and business model transformation to grow a multi-billion-dollar business. This candidate will be a strategic thinker who can help evolve the business in a changing landscape to address key market trends and customer needs and capitalize on new opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for providing thought leadership in defining our strategy and business models as well a growing and coaching a team of high performing business planners.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Attract, retain, and grow business planning talent as a team manager
- Build a diverse and inclusive team culture
- Set business strategy & develop corresponding business models to drive business growth and meet customer needs
- Identify & assess market opportunities to drive business strategy and build complete business cases to support new growth investment opportunities
- Present, influence and align executives and the broader organization through cross-functional vendor team work
- Influence engineering roadmaps based on market opportunity, competitive landscape, and economic impact
- Provide thought leadership on cross Microsoft initiatives across the commercial business, optimizing for global maxima
- Develop key metrics, forecasts, and reporting in partnership with finance and engineering to monitor business performance
- Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field AND 6+ years business planning, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience
- OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field AND 12+ years business planning, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience
- OR Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field AND 8+ years business planning, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years people management and/or informal/indirect team leadership experience.
- 7+ years' experience within Commercial software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketing and business model development or equivalent practical or functional experience
- Experience driving tangible business strategy changes and results
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams, contributors, and stakeholders across multiple seniority levels including executives
- Experience planning and orchestrating strategic and complex business activities
Business Planning M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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 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.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
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.
GET THE BALL ROLLING