Director, Windows Client Business Planning

Overview

As a Director, Windows Client Business Planning, you'll be working in the Azure, Windows, and Industry Monetization organization in the group that is focused on building the future of Windows with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud transformation as pivots for product and the business model.

We are looking for a leader to develop business strategies, compelling monetization approaches, and effective packaging and pricing approaches to capture mindshare and create profitable growth. Your role will focus on Windows Client, the iconic operating system powering ~1.5B Personal Computers (PC) worldwide, developing and implementing strategies and offers across customer segments (consumer, commercial, education) build preference and profit growth for Windows. This work will build on and connect to the broader Microsoft’s AI leadership and Copilot PCs initiatives, while addressing the unique requirements in this space. This role will also include driving growth of consumer and commercial Microsoft services that attach to Windows PCs. Together, you will have the chance of a lifetime to transform one of the most iconic and profitable brands on the planet for the next era of AI and Cloud led growth. This is a people manager role, and you will lead a team of business planners focused on various aspects of the Windows Client business.

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

• Team Management – lead a team of driven business planners, focusing on driving business and personnel growth, while increasing team morale and internal KPIs for team health.
• Growth Plans and Priorities – Work across the product management unit to develop the key strategic initiatives for growth. Define and document business strategies with the targeted audiences and ensure the initiatives are aligned with those strategies and are well understood and prioritized across teams.
• Monetization Approach – Define how we maximize business value for Microsoft aligned to the growth plan. Develop the approach for how Microsoft monetizes space including building and optimizing freemium and paid acquisition and growth strategies.
• Packaging and Pricing – Deliver the specific packaging, pricing, licensing, and offers that define what customers actually buy. Define and deliver plans for specific offers, SKUs, and other packaging options to implement the monetization approach.
• Transactability and Execution – Drive at scale execution and create a coherent customer experience in support of the business. Leverage existing team processes, ensure Microsoft delivers a coherent customer experience across offers and channels.
• Monetization Impact – Focus on what is delivering real results through close proximity to the business. Develop and share insights on what is working and what is not working to achieve business outcomes to enhance go-forward strategies.
• Other
• Embody our Culture and Values
  

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 5 years experience working across diverse stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives leveraging analytical problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to drive data-driven decisions.
• 3 years people management experience.
  

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• 12 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 8 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.
• 5 years people management experience.
  

Business Planning M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $248,800 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 $162,000 - $268,900 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 24, 2025

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