Director, Business Strategy (Mountain View)

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Overview
Microsoft AI’s (MAI) mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. MAI is responsible for Microsoft’s consumer propositions including Copilot, Bing, MSN, Microsoft Advertising, and Edge, as well as developing proprietary foundational AI models. MAI works closely with a variety of teams across Microsoft and across the full AI stack to deliver on Microsoft’s AI ambitions.

Overview
Microsoft AI’s (MAI) mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. MAI is responsible for Microsoft’s consumer propositions including Copilot, Bing, MSN, Microsoft Advertising, and Edge, as well as developing proprietary foundational AI models. MAI works closely with a variety of teams across Microsoft and across the full AI stack to deliver on Microsoft’s AI ambitions.
We are growing the Business & Strategy team, part of the office of the CEO of MAI, to assist with the creation and implementation of the overarching strategy of MAI, as well as drive business operations. The candidate should have a proven track record and strong skills in business strategy.
This opportunity will allow you to serve as a trusted advisor and you will be an important contributor supporting the broader strategic and operational needs of the team. This role includes a variety of responsibilities,including analyzing markets, emerging trends, and strategic initiatives, as well as contributing to managing the rhythm of business.This role will also assist with the development of the overarching strategy for the organization and key product teams, with items related to the business and strategy of all products across MAI.
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.
By applying to thisrole based inU.S. Mountain View, CA or Redmond, WA, youare required tobe local to the respective area and in office 3 days a week.
Responsibilities

• You will contribute to large strategy projects while also defining and managing small projects (with guidance as needed)as well as contributing to managing the rhythm of business.
• You willalsofunction asan advisor to senior leadership on a particular area of expertise to inform strategic business decisions.
• You will conduct market-based research andanalyses andcreate initial framing for strategic questions with limited input.
• You willalso synthesize findings into insights acrossprojects andleveragethose insights to develop recommendations and ideas around potential growth opportunities.
• You will communicate and advocate insights to senior business leaders.
• As youestablishand maintain key points of contact with internal teams,you willcultivate relationships with leaders of internal teams.
• Embody ourCultureandValues.
  

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years management consulting relating to consumer product
• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 6+ years management consulting
• OR equivalent experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years management consulting
• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 10+ years management consulting
• OR equivalent experience.
  

Business Strategy IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $154,500 - $273,400 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 $199,600 - $299,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Software Development

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