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At Microsoft Gaming, we aspire to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet. Gaming, the largest and fastest growing category in media & entertainment, represents an important growth opportunity for Microsoft. We are leading with innovation across our entire business, highlighted by our platform, which spans Xbox PC; Xbox Console; Xbox Cloud Gaming; alongside our world-class gaming studios: Activision, Blizzard, King, Bethesda, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios.

The Gaming Strategy team serves as the corporate strategy function for Microsoft’s Gaming Division. We work closely with the Gaming Leadership Team to identify and evaluate transformative growth opportunities, helping shape the division’s direction in partnership with Microsoft’s CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The team’s charter includes: driving research, analysis, and framing of competitive and audience dynamics within the gaming industry and broader media & entertainment; supporting the Leadership Team in defining and articulating strategic direction for Gaming; leading project-based quantitative and qualitative decision support on critical business questions and strategic initiatives across Microsoft Gaming; and supporting Microsoft’s corporate strategy rhythm of business.

We’re seeking a Senior Business Strategy Manager with analytical, financial, and communication skills to lead projects in collaboration with leaders. This candidate brings experience from investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or equivalent roles. Experience framing and analyzing complex problems, uncover insights, communicate clearly, and collaborate across a diverse set of stakeholders.

This role partners closely with leaders across Product, Engineering, Finance, Business Planning, Business Development, Corporate Development, Legal, Marketing, and more. It requires comfort navigating ambiguity, building trusted relationships, and driving strategic impact across a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

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

+ Drive competitive and market analyses to inform strategic planning, including modeling player behavior, evaluating industry shifts, and identifying whitespace opportunities across console, PC, cloud, and mobile

+ Champion a player-first mindset by integrating player insights, behavioral data, and cultural trends into strategy development, ensuring our work reflects the evolving needs of global gaming audiences

+ Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that shape Microsoft Gaming’s long-term direction, spanning platform, player engagement, and monetization

+ Develop and articulate executive-ready narratives for corporate-level stakeholders, synthesizing complex data into clear insights and recommendations that influence decision-making at the highest levels

+ Support strategic planning cycles by coordinating cross-functionally, driving alignment on priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-impact materials

+ Collaborate on business model innovation by framing hypotheses, testing scenarios, and aligning with stakeholders across Gaming and broader Microsoft teams

+ Conduct comprehensive operational and financial modeling of strategic initiatives, in close partnership with Finance and other partner teams across the division

+ Embody our Culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ Experience leading strategic initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration, resulting in measurable outcomes from data-driven insights.

+ Analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and market analysis.

+ Communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to executives.

+ Experience working in or with the gaming/entertainment industry, platform businesses, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's/Advanced Degree in Business, Sciences, or related field .

+ 7+ years of experience in Gaming or Entertainment corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking roles.

+ Track record of identifying high impact strategic opportunities that deliver customer acquisition and revenue growth.

+ Ability to develop quality presentations, lead communication with an executive audience, and generate alignment with internal stakeholders.

+ Analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly, simplify complex situations, and create clarity in ambiguous environments.

+ Ability to get creative and problem solve in complex deal situations.

Business Development 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 24, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 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) .