Business Planner, Strategy and Business Planning

Microsoft
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jul 02, 2025
OverviewAre you a strategic, creative thinker interested in working on disruptive ideas in the Search, Ads, News, and Browser spaces? The Strategy & Business Planning team drives strategic growth initiatives for Microsoft's Consumer Search, Ads, News, and Browser business. We're a fast-growing organization operating in some of the largest markets, with a total addressable market (TAM) of over $1T. We take pride in our work and the impact we drive-both short- and long-term. With an end-to-end view of the business, we objectively develop recommendations to fuel growth. We work hard but always make time for fun. You'll find support across the team-whether you're stuck or just need someone to talk to. We celebrate achievements together and root for each other's success. In short, we love coming to work every day to tackle tough problems with people who are just as enthusiastic about this space. Skills you'll develop or hone in this role: Strategic thinking, quantitative modeling, analytical rigor, marketing attribution, business case development, executive communication, presenting to executive leaders, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Business Planner, Strategy and Business Planning, you will be directly involved in shaping long-term strategy and direction to grow user engagement and monetization. You'll develop recommendations and lead conversations with partners across the company. You'll work closely with product management, marketing, engineering, finance, and GTM to frame strategic discussions and deliver data-driven recommendations on product strategy, business models, and portfolio investments across Search, Ads, News and Browser businesses. We're seeking someone who is passionate about consumer products and businesses, has an analytical background, and can drive decisions and recommendations while working with virtual teams. We tackle complex business problems, develop executable strategic plans, use data to inform insights and recommendations, and drive action across teams. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and understanding evolving consumer behavior, we want to talk to you. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. ResponsibilitiesIdentify, size, and frame emerging disruptions and strategic growth opportunities, recommending the right path forward for Microsoft. Build business cases to influence investment decisions, third-party partnerships, strategic deals, and product and marketing strategies. Synthesize details into compelling narratives and present them to stakeholders at various levels. Lead ongoing primary research to understand trends and use cases, in partnership with product and research teams. Drive end-to-end analysis of Browser and Search user behavior, identifying trends, friction points, and opportunities for monetization. Develop and implement data-driven strategies to enhance adoption, engagement, and retention. Define and track key success metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals and cross-functional partners. Support business planners and partners with marketing, product, and data teams to prioritize and execute high-impact initiatives. Understand marketing impact and help attribute to an initiative for strategy optimization recommendations. Collaborate with key stakeholders across marketing, engineering, finance, and data science. Embody our Culture and Value