Director Business Planning
Microsoft · microsoft.com
RedmondDirector6+ yrs
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The job in short
Business planning leadership.
Product management
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location as listed
- Redmond, WA,US, US
- Role
- Executive / Director
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
How you will make an impact: Shape strategic recommendations in complex and ambiguous areas, integrating financial analysis, market and competitive dynamics, customer needs, and sales insights to inform business direction. Influence senior leaders and drive alignment across functions by articulating a clear vision, strategic rationale, expected impact, trade-offs, risks, and path forward. Build stakeholder support and secure executive alignment by articulating a clear vision, strategic rationale, expected impact, trade-offs, risks, and implementation approach. Translate approved strategies into business outcomes, partnering with change management and operational teams to ensure progress, resolve barriers, and deliver the intended business outcomes. Establish success measures and mechanisms to assess business performance for launched initiatives to refine the strategy, inform future investments and improve outcomes. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in business planning, corporate strategy, product management, finance, consulting, or a related field Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field AND 12+ years in business planning, corporate strategy, product management, finance, consulting, or a related field or equivalent experience. OR Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field AND 8+ years in business planning, corporate strategy, product management, finance, consulting, or a related field OR equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in business planning, corporate strategy, product management, finance, consulting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience shaping and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy development through implementation. Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, frame complex business problems, evaluate options and trade-offs, and establish well-informed recommendations. Business and financial acumen, with experience translating data, market dynamics, customer insights and customer insights into strategic recommendations. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with proven ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment across diverse stakeholders without direct authority. Experience in cloud, AI, enterprise technology, or a related technology business. Experience with enterprise sales, channel, commerce, licensing, or contracting motions.
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