Director Business Strategy

We are the Azure Data team part of the Cloud & AI organization. Azure data teams present interesting challenges in technologies such as big-data, cloud, storage and open-source. We build reliable, highly scalable and highly performing distributed systems for data analytics on Azure.We are looking for a senior thought leader with strong strategy consulting/product/program management experience and a passion for data and analytics. This person will help define and drive the data platform strategy and interact with senior leaders in Data, the field, marketing as well as key decision makers across the company.In this role you will shape and define cross product, platform, and multi-year strategies by deeply engaging with cross functional teams across Microsoft. We seek a strategic minded, outside-the-box thinker with a start-up attitude, and a thought leader to take this business to the next level. You will work closely with various teams across marketing, sales, field, business groups, engineering, and finance to understand competitive market dynamics, identify key emerging trends, and propose innovative and market leading solutions that extend in market strategies.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing key market trends, identifying new usage and revenue growth opportunities

Driving business strategy initiatives and alignment partnering closely with the product groups, marketing, and central strategy teams

Conducting impact analysis, business cases and recommendations across product, sales, marketing, legal, & finance

Developing strong relationships, embracing cross-functional collaboration to influence peers and senior executives across the company

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:8+ years of professional strategy consulting, program or product management or related experience

An advanced understanding of technology business models

Functional knowledge of Microsoft technology, cloud computing, and consumption models

Attention to detail, self-discipline and self-motivation & experience in global project management

Balanced in both strategy development and program execution

BS/BA or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:High enthusiasm, integrity, ingenuity, results-orientation, self-motivation, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced competitive environment.

Have a deep desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes

Strong structured problem solving, analytics and modeling skills

MBA preferred

AZDAT #ENGGJOBSAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.