Senior Business Planner, Azure AI and Databricks

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

101d • $106,400 - $203,600

About The Position

At Microsoft, AI is more than just a technology; it's a pivotal growth bet that is rapidly transforming the industry and the world around us. Our commitment to AI is evident in our innovative solutions that are reshaping how we work, live, and solve some of society's greatest challenges. AI at Microsoft is not just about the technology itself, but about the possibilities it unlocks when applied to real-world problems, empowering people and organizations to achieve more. The Cloud and AI Platforms Monetization (“CAPM”) organization is a big picture team at our core that encourages a diverse and inclusive culture. We are respectful, collaborative, honest, accountable, and caring. Employees on the team can expect to have opportunities to grow their own experience and career while shaping the future of the Azure business with data-informed strategies. We are growth strategists who monetize product value and improve the buying experience for customers to drive business growth and profitability for Microsoft. The CAPM team enables the Microsoft mission by creating durable profit growth through high-impact monetization strategies, packaging, and pricing.

Requirements

• 5+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading monetization strategy.
• Experience working across diverse stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives with passion, precision, and excellence.
• Exercise analytical problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to drive data-driven decisions.
• Applies business judgement leveraging strategic thinking complemented with a bias for action and execution/operational excellence.
• Use of communication and leadership skills to drive projects and build executive buy-in and support for key projects.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the monetization strategy for services within the Azure Artificial Intelligence (AI) product line.
• Solve complex problems and establish business models for an emerging AI industry.
• Bring a quantitative perspective to support your recommendations (i.e. bring data to bear).
• Develop business model strategies and establish product pricing & packaging for new AI models.
• Identify pricing and licensing optimization opportunities by interacting closely with partners, sellers, and customers.
• Create business model proposals, present them to senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with pricing operations (i.e. Commerce and Ops) to implement business models and pricing.
• Drive revenue growth of the Azure AI portfolio.
• Understand different cloud business models: Provisioned, Serverless, Reserved Instance, Pre-purchase plans.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree