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The Business Development and Ventures organization at Microsoft is responsible for driving growth across all Microsoft products by setting corporate strategy and identifying and executing high impact strategic partnerships, corporate venture investments, and acquisitions. The Windows & Devices Business Development team leads strategic partnerships that drive growth and device share, working across ISVs, silicon partners, OEMs, MSPs, and emerging device categories. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive partnerships and strategic initiatives across Windows + Devices. This role partners closely with stakeholders and team members to define and execute strategies that advance the W+D business, while sourcing, structuring, and closing partnerships. The role will also monitor industry trends to identify, develop, and scale high‑impact partnership opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Deal Management/ Governance: Develops post-deal governance and execution plans and develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate achieved business value.
Microsoft Strategy Alignment (Product Insights and Innovative Projects/Pilots): Collaborates with team to help create practices that enable partners to influence the product.
Microsoft Strategy Alignment (Stakeholder Engagement and Deal Diligence): Collaborates with internal teams and business units to build relationships and build knowledge of internal resources.
Negotiation: Identifies actions to lead deal opportunities across deal stages to closure and closes prescribed business opportunities.
Partner & Customer Focus: Develops internal and external relationships to establish a network of business and technical decision makers for assigned accounts.
Partnership Strategy: Researches technology, industry, and competitive trends, and works internally to understand how Microsoft is positioned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 3+ 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.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 5+ years relevant work experience OR Master's/Advanced Degree in Business, Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years relevant work experience OR equivalent experience.
4+ years experience in the technology industry OR in a technical role (e.g., IT, Engineering).