Senior Corporate Strategy & Development Manager
@ Microsoft

Redmond, WA
$169,800
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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Overview

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Corporate Strategy Team advises the CEO and executive leadership on long-term strategy and growth.

The Role

As the Senior Corporate Strategy & Development Manager, you will drive quantitative and qualitative analysis on high-priority, cross-company strategic issues. This includes strategic acquisition evaluation, white space opportunity sizing, business model analysis, and competitive game theory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop divisional level analysis and execution plans.
  • Identify strategic opportunities and propose actionable insights.
  • Conduct market research and financial modeling.
  • Communicate findings through executive presentations and written documents.
  • Build relationships with internal teams such as Finance, Marketing, and Engineering.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in strategy, business planning, or consulting. Advanced qualifications include a Master's degree and additional years of experience in strategy and finance.

Key skills/competency

  • Strategy
  • Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Market Research
  • Executive Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Research
  • M&A
  • Business Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Emphasize strategic planning and analytical skills.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand its mission and innovation trends.
  • Prepare for case studies: Practice quantitative and qualitative problem solving.
  • Network internally: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review financial modeling techniques.
Practice market research case studies.
Study industry trends and analytics.
Revisit strategic evaluation frameworks.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you identified a missed opportunity.
Explain handling cross-team conflicts in projects.
Detail presenting complex analyses to executives.
Share adapting strategies under pressure.

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