Senior Corporate Strategy & Development Manager @ Microsoft
placeRedmond, WA
attach_money $169,800
businessOn Site
scheduleFull 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
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Review financial modeling techniques.
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Practice market research case studies.
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Study industry trends and analytics.
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Revisit strategic evaluation frameworks.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you identified a missed opportunity.
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Explain handling cross-team conflicts in projects.
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Detail presenting complex analyses to executives.
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Share adapting strategies under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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