Senior Director of Strategy

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

4d•$155,800 - $303,600

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced product strategy professional to join Microsoft’s Experiences & Devices (E+D) Strategy team. The E+D Strategy team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Microsoft’s most iconic products—Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, Windows, Business Application and Surface. As a Senior Director of Strategy, you will lead the development of multi-year strategic roadmaps, drive cross-functional initiatives, and pioneer the use of AI and large language models (LLMs) to transform both our products and the discipline of strategy itself. This role requires you to be comfortable navigating a complex and dynamic environment, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and driving impactful work across a wide set of teams and disciplines. 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 6+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ 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.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 15+ years strategy, product management, marketing, business planning, consulting, banking, investing, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Masters Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 12+ years strategy, product management, marketing, business planning, consulting, banking, investing, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience
6+ years experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, banking, investing, competitive research, technology product strategy, or AI product management.

Responsibilities

Define and institutionalize AI-native workflows to accelerate strategic efforts and decision-making (e.g., automate market and competitor scans; synthesize research reports and competitor earnings calls).
Proactively advocate for change to existing product strategies to better meet customer needs and stay competitive, based on quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Inform allocation of resources to align with organizational goals, competitive pressures, and engineering execution across the Experiences + Devices organization.
Identify opportunities, threats, and potential investments based on market trends, technology shifts, and competitor activities.
Forecast transformative industry shifts and develop actionable plans to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Lead complex strategy projects, orchestrate workstreams across E+D and partners, and drive alignment across teams from engineering, marketing, finance, business development, and other central Microsoft teams.
Build strong rapport with senior decision makers by synthesizing complex issues into concise, executive-ready insights, and build a regular cadence of recommendations to E+D leaders and partner teams.
Deep understanding of commercial productivity tools, business applications, and relevant competitive landscapes.