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Senior Business Planner, Windows
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 May 12, 2025 | |
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OverviewWhat our team offersThe Azure, Windows, and Industry Monetization ("AWIM") organization is a big picture team at our core that encourages a diverse and inclusive culture. We are respectful, collaborative, honest, accountable, and caring. Employees on the team can expect to have opportunities to grow their own experiences and career while shaping the future of the major businesses with data-informed strategies. We are growth strategists who enable the Microsoft mission by creating durable profit growth through high-impact monetization strategies, packaging, and pricing. Our charter is significant and spans key growth engines for the company including all Azure solution areas, Windows client and cloud offerings, and our Education and industry offerings and programs. How you can make an impactYou'll be working in the Azure, Windows, and Industry Monetization organization in the group that is focused on building the future of Windows with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Cloud transformation as pivots for product and the business model. We are looking for a business planning leader to develop business strategies, compelling monetization approaches, and effective packaging and pricing approaches to capture mindshare and create profitable growth. In this role, you will own the business model of the Windows Operating System, the iconic OS (Operating System) powering ~1.5B PCs (Personal Computers) worldwide. You will be developing and implementing growth strategies and product offers across customer segments (consumer, commercial, education) to drive share and profit growth for the Windows business. You will lead the PC AI transformation by developing Windows business model for Copilot+ PCs, and play a once in a lifetime role in democratizing a technology as impactful as AI and thereby leaving your fingerprint on one of the most iconic and profitable software brands on the planet. We are looking for people who are eager to learn, work in a fast-paced environment, passionate about technology, willing to span across multiple audiences (consumer, commercial, education) and set their targets high for driving impact. Ability to frame a complex problem, solid analytical skills, ability to quickly learn new areas of the business as well as the ability to drive initiatives across multiple functions are key to success within our team. You will partner closely with product management, marketing, engineering, sales, GTM (Go-to-Market) and finance to frame strategic discussions and drive data-driven recommendations for the product strategy, business model, pricing strategy and portfolio investments for the Windows business. This role provides a mix of strategy formulation and ownership of its execution - you'll never lose the pulse of the business! What I will do for you as your managerChampion your success within the team and with leadershipProvide opportunities to gain new experiences and build on your strengthsSupport who you are as your authentic selfMake your career development a consistent priorityMicrosoft'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.
ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include:Customer research- Lead primary research to understand customer needs, competitive landscape and build a data backed foundation for quantifying customer value.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.Exec decision making - Engage with executive in the company to land business model decisions, through crisp structuring of complex topics, framing of key questions that needs addressing, and lead a data backed decision making discussion.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.Embody our culture and values. | |