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Posted date: Jan 22, 2026
There have been 3 jobs posted with the title of Strategy Analytics Program Manager all time at Microsoft.Category: Business Analytics
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $201,600
Range: $130,900 - $272,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: 3 days / week in-office
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewCloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. The CO+I Strategy + Planning team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Strategy Analytics Program Manager to join our team. As a Strategy Analyst within the Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that shape the strategic direction of the business. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and program execution. You will partner closely with senior leadership to drive clarity, alignment, and measurable impact across high-priority initiatives. This dynamic role requires agility to pivot between new initiatives and hand off operationalized work to functional leaders. The ideal candidate demonstrates high business acumen, is detail-oriented, and excels at managing complex, cross-functional programs from inception to delivery.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and drive multi-year strategic plans aligned with CO+I’s business goals. Translate vision into actionable roadmaps and OKRs. Program Leadership and Analytics: Lead complex, cross-functional programs from inception through execution. Ensure alignment across stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct research to inform strategic decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and guide prioritization. Drives evaluation of CO+I strategic alternatives (e.g., buy, build, partner) and acquisition alternatives. Ensures strategic roadmap, go-to-market, integration plans, and related issues are considered. Applies expertise in multiple aspects of the business to proactively identify and address business concerns including the trajectory and impact of external trends on the business. Executive Briefings: Create and present strategy papers, business cases, and executive briefings. Distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives. Communicates and advocates insights to senior business leaders (e.g., Senior Directors, GM-level, CVP) and conveys viewpoints through written documents (e.g., memos, reports) and influence models (e.g., meetings, presentations) Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance organizational agility and decision-making. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Facilitate alignment across engineering, operations, finance, and partner teams. Takes measures to determine scope and impact to develop appropriate solutions and includes key stakeholders in scoping process. Engages with and understands business stakeholder needs and determines relevant deliverables that drive business insights enabling business decisions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysisOR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysisOR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in business strategy, business analytics, program management 12+ years in cloud infrastructure, operations, or management consulting MBA or equivalent graduate degree or work experience Experience in a global matrixed organization. Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize data into insights. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal. Experience with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT, OKRs, Porter’s Five Forces)
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Business Analytics IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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