Microsoft
Business Strategy Lead, Consumer and Gaming
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
The Global Partner Solutions (GPS) team is a sales organization accountable for the commercial partner business at Microsoft, and the mission is to build and sell Microsoft Cloud applications, services and devices with partners, empowering people and organizations to achieve more.
As part of GPS, the Device Partner Sales (DPS) organization plays a critical role in achieving this mission. We build, market and sell intelligent edge and intelligent cloud devices and solutions with partners, including OEMs, device distribution channels, original design manufacturers, and Silicon providers. We work closely with our device ecosystem and internal business groups to build devices that consume our cloud, innovate with device partners, and transform how we sell devices and services with partners. Opportunities in DPS are expansive because we span the entire product lifecycle - from incubation, prototyping, and portfolio planning to the design-in, sell-in, and sell-through motions that help our partners engage consumers, students, and businesses worldwide. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of growing a multi-billion-dollar business, charting new areas of innovation, and contributing to our partnership engagements that build, market and launch devices and solutions worldwide. You will also be part of a people-first culture leading with inclusion and values that support a growth mindset, diversity, and inclusion. If that appeals to you, it’s an exciting time to be here in DPS.
Business Strategy Lead
for
Consumer and Gaming
is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of our Windows Consumer and Xbox Gaming for PC Strategy, coordinating teams across sales, engineering, and device partnerships. Essential for advancing DPS success, this role manages long-term plans, spots areas for growth, and navigates challenges. By harmonizing Windows and Xbox cloud gaming and M365 productivity opportunities, the role supports the development of innovative solutions and the modernization of established business practices, playing a key role in our overall growth strategy.
This opportunity will allow you to:
Influence future strategy and drive high-impact strategic initiatives.
Gain visibility and engage with executives.
Develop deep business acumen and expertise in consumer device and cloud technologies.
Hone your skills in strategic planning, partner engagement, and innovative problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Own and orchestrate business rhythm across sales, engineering, and partner teams to build, sell, and market our products and solutions.
Manage long-range planning (LRP) across various departments and teams, ensuring partner impact and revenue opportunities.
Develop a 1–3-year strategic vision for our consumer and gaming devices strategy, identifying growth opportunities and potential roadblocks including post-sale monetization through attach of Office/M365 and Xbox Game Pass services.
Lead initiatives bridging Windows consumer strategy with M365 and Xbox Game Pass strategy, justifying investments to meet consumer needs and develop competitive advantage through partner device differentiation.
Ensure strategic alignment across engineering, marketing, partners, and sales teams.
Define and drive priorities, initiatives, programs, and enablement to support sales growth.
Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to playbooks, assets, and training materials for field sales teams.
Collaborate with Multinational Account (MNA) partners to align and execute joint strategies for mutual growth.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT), account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field.
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years experience in Near Term Strategy (1-2 years out), Management Consulting, or Finance.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Proven expertise in revenue growth, scaling existing business models, and building new business strategies (business/channel development, change management).
Background in infrastructure, infrastructure hardware, and/or the commercial hardware channel.
Technical background in infrastructure to effectively understand and articulate our vision and strategy to partners.
Sales Strategy Enablement IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,700 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay .
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 15, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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As part of GPS, the Device Partner Sales (DPS) organization plays a critical role in achieving this mission. We build, market and sell intelligent edge and intelligent cloud devices and solutions with partners, including OEMs, device distribution channels, original design manufacturers, and Silicon providers. We work closely with our device ecosystem and internal business groups to build devices that consume our cloud, innovate with device partners, and transform how we sell devices and services with partners. Opportunities in DPS are expansive because we span the entire product lifecycle - from incubation, prototyping, and portfolio planning to the design-in, sell-in, and sell-through motions that help our partners engage consumers, students, and businesses worldwide. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of growing a multi-billion-dollar business, charting new areas of innovation, and contributing to our partnership engagements that build, market and launch devices and solutions worldwide. You will also be part of a people-first culture leading with inclusion and values that support a growth mindset, diversity, and inclusion. If that appeals to you, it’s an exciting time to be here in DPS.
Business Strategy Lead
for
Consumer and Gaming
is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of our Windows Consumer and Xbox Gaming for PC Strategy, coordinating teams across sales, engineering, and device partnerships. Essential for advancing DPS success, this role manages long-term plans, spots areas for growth, and navigates challenges. By harmonizing Windows and Xbox cloud gaming and M365 productivity opportunities, the role supports the development of innovative solutions and the modernization of established business practices, playing a key role in our overall growth strategy.
This opportunity will allow you to:
Influence future strategy and drive high-impact strategic initiatives.
Gain visibility and engage with executives.
Develop deep business acumen and expertise in consumer device and cloud technologies.
Hone your skills in strategic planning, partner engagement, and innovative problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Own and orchestrate business rhythm across sales, engineering, and partner teams to build, sell, and market our products and solutions.
Manage long-range planning (LRP) across various departments and teams, ensuring partner impact and revenue opportunities.
Develop a 1–3-year strategic vision for our consumer and gaming devices strategy, identifying growth opportunities and potential roadblocks including post-sale monetization through attach of Office/M365 and Xbox Game Pass services.
Lead initiatives bridging Windows consumer strategy with M365 and Xbox Game Pass strategy, justifying investments to meet consumer needs and develop competitive advantage through partner device differentiation.
Ensure strategic alignment across engineering, marketing, partners, and sales teams.
Define and drive priorities, initiatives, programs, and enablement to support sales growth.
Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to playbooks, assets, and training materials for field sales teams.
Collaborate with Multinational Account (MNA) partners to align and execute joint strategies for mutual growth.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT), account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field.
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years experience in Near Term Strategy (1-2 years out), Management Consulting, or Finance.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Proven expertise in revenue growth, scaling existing business models, and building new business strategies (business/channel development, change management).
Background in infrastructure, infrastructure hardware, and/or the commercial hardware channel.
Technical background in infrastructure to effectively understand and articulate our vision and strategy to partners.
Sales Strategy Enablement IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,700 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay .
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 15, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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