Director of Strategic Growth Initiatives & Business Management | Microsoft Careers

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WA
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$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
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Oct 18, 2026
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TL;DR · Director of Strategic Growth Initiatives & Business Management | Microsoft Careers

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The Director of Strategic Growth Initiatives & Business Management is a senior leadership position within Surface Marketing, focusing on strategic planning and cross-functional alignment. This role involves leading complex growth initiatives by partnering with various teams to develop structured plans and compelling narratives that drive measurable business impact. Day-to-day responsibilities include orchestrating strategic planning cycles, developing Go To Market strategies, and enabling confident executive decision-making through clear communication and rigorous analysis. Key skills required are expertise in business management, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex insights into actionable frameworks. The ideal candidate should have a Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or related fields with extensive experience in marketing or sales, along with strong analytical and storytelling capabilities.

Skills

Go To Market Product Management Sales Operations Cross Functional Planning Executive Storytelling Business Management Strategic Operations Customer Insight Competitive Intelligence Planning Discipline Structured Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Master's Degree in Marketing Bachelor's Degree in Business Master's Degree in Computer Science

What you'll do

  • Lead strategic planning for Surface growth initiatives, aligning priorities and sequencing.
  • Develop Go To Market strategies with clear differentiation and proof points for competitive deals.
  • Structure complex problem spaces into decision frameworks to accelerate alignment and execution.
  • Act as a chief-of-staff partner, supporting leadership with planning discipline and operational rigor.
  • Enable faster, higher-quality decision-making by translating complex inputs into concise stories.

What we're looking for

  • At least a Master’s degree in relevant fields and 8+ years of marketing/sales experience.
  • Lead strategic planning and execution for growth initiatives without direct people management.
  • Develop Go To Market strategies, narratives, and enablement frameworks for consistent execution.
  • Act as a chief-of-staff partner to support executive-level business management activities.
  • Translate complex cross-functional inputs into concise, compelling stories for senior leadership.

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