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The Senior Business Planner for Networking Security will focus on growing a multi-billion-dollar business by envisioning the right business models that support the packaging and monetization needs. This planner is responsible for creating the Strategy for the Networking Security portfolio and for the operational processes to provide hands-on assistance in day-to-day activities. This planner will collaborate with Data Science teams to formulate data-driven yield management strategies to drive growth at scale. Lastly, the planner will partner cross-functionally to execute on in-flight initiatives that shape how customers buy Azure.
Job Responsibility:
Business Strategy: Define and document business strategies with the targeted audiences and ensure the initiatives are aligned with those strategies and are well understood and prioritized across teams
Monetization Approach: Develop the approach for how Microsoft monetizes the Networking Security portfolio including building and optimizing freemium and paid acquisition and growth strategies. Separately, craft strategies to leverage the growth in Microsoft Security
Yield Management: Collaborate with the Data Science teams to enhance Yield Management capabilities within the Networking Security portfolio and develop and execute strategies at scale
Packaging and Pricing: Define and deliver plans for specific offers, SKUs, and other packaging options to implement the monetization approach and create profitable growth
Transactability and Execution: Leveraging existing team processes, ensure Microsoft delivers a coherent customer experience across offers and channels
Business Results: Create and share insights on what is working and what is not working to achieve business outcomes to enhance go-forward strategies
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
5+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience OR equivalent experience
8+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field OR 6+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field OR equivalent experience
5+ years-experience with business models, business transformation, value-based pricing, or corporate strategy
Ability to sell new ideas and bring stakeholders along
Effective communication and interpersonal acumen to interact with teammates, executives, customers, and partners
Comprehensive analytical, project, and change management skills
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a broad team, driving successful outcomes with virtual teams