Business Planner

Microsoft’s Business Planning organization directs our commercial portfolio’s pricing, packaging, and monetization strategies. Few organizations exist that have such a direct impact on how Microsoft goes to market, which reverberates across the entire industry. Within Business Planning, the New Commerce and Commercial Strategy organization works across Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions (M365) and Security driving cross-cloud monetization strategies for how and where customers buy. This includes defining the strategy for Microsoft’s commerce experiences, channel business models, product licensing and use rights, and support as well as driving growth through audience specific offers and experiences. We are seeking a Business Planner to join this exciting team! As a Business Planner in the New Commerce and Commercial Strategy, you will have the high-visibility opportunity to work with a team chartered with leading strategic initiatives that further enable our broader business needs and increased competitiveness. You will partner closely with the engineering teams that develop the core foundation of our customer purchasing experiences, provide thought leadership to stakeholders across Business Planning on balancing business impact with time to market, and lead conversations with Executives to drive alignment and decision-making. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to influence the acceleration of Microsoft’s commerce experiences and go-to-market transformation with a massive impact across the company. This position will support driving cloud-centric purchase experiences and business models across all channels. You’ll have the opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive team focused on creating positive customer outcomes while championing creativity, diverse perspective, and ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and accountability. As a Business Planner at Microsoft, you will have opportunities to develop your career by developing an expertise in translating Microsoft’s vision into value for customers, partners, and shareholders, forging effective cross-functional relationships, taking on progressively broader responsibilities, and establishing yourself as a trusted strategic advisor. You can expect to have support for your work and professional development, and encouragement to bring your authentic self to work.