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Job Details
Posted date: Oct 11, 2024
Category: Business Development & Ventures
Location: Mountain View, California
Estimated salary: $133,200
Range: $83,400 - $183,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Microsoft on-site only
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
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 and 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, business operations, communications, and internal stakeholder management. An ability to anticipate and respond quickly as new opportunities and partner situations arise is critical.
As a Business Strategy Specialist and member of the office of the CEO of MAI team, 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. In addition, you will be able to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, and become adept at turning analysis into strategic and operational excellence.
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 this U.S. position, you are required to be local to the San Francisco or Seattle/Redmond area and in office at least 3 days a week.
You will conduct market-based research and analyses and create initial framing for strategic questions with limited input. You will also synthesize findings into insights across projects and leverage those insights to develop recommendations and ideas around potential growth opportunities. You will communicate and advocate insights to senior business leaders. You will also convey viewpoints through written documents and influence models through moderate iterations, build end-to-end storylines, and deliver project findings and recommendations to senior executives. As you establish and maintain key points of contact with internal teams, you will cultivate relationships with leaders of internal teams. You will also function as an advisor to senior leadership on a particular area of expertise to inform strategic business decisions. 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. Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s), marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience working in investment banking or a consultancy firm in the capacity of an Associate, Analyst, Consultant or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance. Business Strategy IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $83,400 - $167,800 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 $108,900 - $183,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 18, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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