Senior Manager, E+D Strategy

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

300d • $103,800 - $200,300 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, E+D Strategy to join Microsoft's s & Devices (E+D) Strategy team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. s & Devices (E+D) is a product group within Microsoft creating trusted and loved productivity experiences and devices for people at home, work, and school. Some of Microsoft's best-known products are supported by E+D: Microsoft 365 Copilot, Office, Windows, Outlook, Teams, Edge, Surface, and others. In this era of rapid technological change, the E+D Strategy team plays a crucial role in defining how E+D will drive the next wave of growth. The team's charter includes: Project-based quantitative and qualitative decision support for high-priority strategic issues. An ongoing focus on white space opportunity sizing, business model analysis, new initiative ideation, and competitive analysis and game theory. This role requires you to be comfortable navigating a complex and dynamic environment, building 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

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ 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.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors 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 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 equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance.
• A solid track record of driving strategic insight, considering product, technology, marketing, business model, and third-party/partner perspectives.
• Instincts for portfolio management, sound business judgment, and proven framing skills to support key trade-offs and decisions.
• Demonstrated hypothesis-driven, problem-solving orientation with the ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative analyses for decision-making.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and manage positive relationships with key stakeholders, including SLT/Corporate Vice President communities across engineering, marketing, finance, corporate strategy, business development, and external commercial partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and frame product strategies and investment-ready plans in collaboration with product teams, business planning, marketing, and other disciplines.
• Inform allocation of resources to align with organizational goals, competitive pressures, and engineering execution across the s + Devices organization.
• Identify opportunities, threats, and potential investments based on market trends, technology shifts, and competitor activities.
• Identify transformative market shifts, forecast future trends, and develop actionable plans to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Lead key strategy projects, orchestrate workstreams across E+D and partners, and drive alignment between leaders and product organizations.
• Identify and develop opportunities for commercial partnerships.
• Help define the operational model for a high-impact strategy team, leveraging AI for maximum efficiency and impact.
• Coach and develop talent on the team to create an inclusive high-performing organization.

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: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree