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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
52 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $155k
$91k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Business Planner at Microsoft, you will join a high-impact team responsible for defining business strategy and models for cloud security products. Your daily tasks include developing pricing, packaging, and promotion strategies to enhance customer acquisition and long-term value, while collaborating with engineering to influence product design and align monetization efforts. You will also work closely with finance to model scenarios and create forecasts, and partner with marketing and sales teams on go-to-market strategies. Key skills required are strategic thinking, business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, analytical abilities, and executive communication. This role demands expertise in defining new business models, driving decision-making processes, and operationalizing offerings for market success within the rapidly expanding cloud security domain.

What you'll do

  • Define and refine pricing, packaging, and licensing strategies to drive customer acquisition and long-term value.
  • Conduct usage analysis and financial modeling to identify market growth opportunities and develop business cases.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to influence product design and align it with monetization strategy.
  • Partner with finance to create forecasts and targets for new business models and offerings.
  • Work closely with sales and marketing teams on go-to-market strategies and promotional activities.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of product management, strategy consulting, finance, business development, or related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to model financial scenarios and create forecasts.
  • Experience in defining business models, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
  • Excellent executive communication and cross-group collaboration skills.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security products and customer needs.

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