Business Development Manager

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: CANY
Salary: $86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted: 68 days ago
Closes: Oct 17, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k

This role $128k

$70k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $156,562–$221,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Business Development Manager

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As a Business Development Manager at Microsoft’s Windows & Devices team, you will drive strategic partnerships and initiatives that enhance product value and innovation. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to define and execute strategies, manage deals from inception through governance, and monitor industry trends to identify high-impact opportunities. Key responsibilities include collaborating on product insights, engaging with internal teams for stakeholder alignment, and negotiating deal terms across various stages. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape and the ability to build trusted relationships within Microsoft and externally. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience in fields like investment banking, consulting, or business development, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. This position demands expertise in deal management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, all while contributing to Microsoft’s ambitious goals in AI, productivity tools, and gaming.

Skills

KPIs Root-Cause Analysis CI/CD Microsoft Azure Salesforce Excel PowerPoint SQL Python GitHub MVP SAP CRM Trello JIRA Google Suite Tableau Zoom Slack Confluence

What you'll do

Develops and executes post-deal governance plans to ensure alignment and resolution of issues.
Identifies and scales high-impact partnership opportunities by monitoring industry trends.
Collaborates with engineering teams to incorporate partner feedback into product improvements.
Builds relationships with Microsoft and business partners, including executive-level contacts.
Negotiates deal opportunities across various stages to closure using predefined frameworks.
Researches technology trends to inform strategy and shares insights with the team.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience in technology industry or technical roles such as IT, engineering.
Background in investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development.
Ability to develop and execute strategic partnerships and initiatives.
Skill in deal management, governance, and negotiation across various stages of deals.

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