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FULL_TIME
5-10

Manager, Gaming Strategy

11/22/2025

Support the Leadership Team in defining strategic direction for Gaming and drive competitive analyses. Develop executive-ready narratives and conduct operational and financial modeling of strategic initiatives.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Supporting the Leadership Team in defining and articulating strategic direction for Gaming; Drive competitive and market analyses to inform strategic planning, including modeling player behavior, evaluating industry shifts, and identifying whitespace opportunities across console, PC, cloud, and mobile Champion a player-first mindset by integrating player insights, behavioral data, and cultural trends into strategy development, ensuring our work reflects the evolving needs of global gaming audiences Develop and articulate executive-ready narratives for senior division- and corporate-level stakeholders), synthesizing complex data into clear insights and recommendations that influence decision-making at the highest levels Support strategic planning cycles by coordinating cross-functionally, driving alignment on priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-impact materials Conduct comprehensive operational and financial modeling of strategic initiatives, in close partnership with Finance and other partner teams across the division Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, and/or finance experience OR Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, and/or finance experience OR equivalent experience. 4+ 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 executive communities across engineering, marketing, finance, corporate strategy, business development, etc.
Key Skills
Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisPlayer InsightsBehavioral DataCultural TrendsOperational ModelingFinancial ModelingStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisBusiness JudgmentPortfolio ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationExecutive CommunicationData Synthesis
Categories
Management & LeadershipFinance & AccountingConsultingTechnologyMarketing
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