Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Minecraft

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

4d•$130,900 - $303,600

About The Position

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is at the heart of everything we do, from the blocky backbone of our games to the core of our development philosophy. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse, and we strive for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. This role leads critical functions including organizational planning, budget management, operational excellence, and team effectiveness, helping teams navigate complexity and execute with clarity. Success requires strong judgment, exceptional collaboration, and the ability to bring structure, momentum, and accountability to a fast-moving global organization. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in business management, chief of staff, strategy and operations, business planning, or related leadership roles.
Experience partnering with leaders and leadership teams to drive organizational planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment.
Experience leading Rhythm of Business (ROB) processes, planning cycles, governance forums, or organizational operating models.
Experience managing budgets, business operations, or organizational processes in a complex, matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
Experience supporting an executive or leadership team as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, or Strategy & Operations leader.
Experience working across marketing, product, business strategy, finance, or studio organizations.
Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning discussions, onboarding programs, or operating model improvements.
Experience in gaming, entertainment, consumer technology, or a global brand-led organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic and operational partner to the Head of Marketing. Drive leadership team effectiveness, organizational planning, governance, and execution. Ensure priorities, decisions, and commitments are translated into clear actions and measurable outcomes.
Ensure Marketing is fully connected to Mojang's operating model, including planning cycles, Greenlights, Program Reviews, GTM Reviews, business reviews, and leadership forums. Represent Marketing priorities across key cross-functional discussions and strengthen alignment between Marketing and Studio leadership.
Lead the operating rhythms, planning processes, and management systems that help the Marketing organization execute effectively. Support annual planning, leadership offsites, organizational priorities, and strategic initiatives while ensuring teams have the clarity, coordination, and accountability needed to deliver results.
Drive effective budget management across the Marketing organization, including annual planning, monthly and quarterly reviews, forecasting, and spend governance. Establish and improve the processes, tools, and operating mechanisms that help teams navigate Microsoft budgeting, supplier, procurement, and purchase order requirements, while increasing visibility, accountability, and operational efficiency.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Marketing and Marketing Leadership Team on organizational effectiveness, talent planning, onboarding, leadership development, and team health. Partner with HR and team leaders to support workforce planning, organizational design discussions, succession planning, hiring priorities, and the long-term effectiveness of the Marketing organization.