Business Planner Cross-industry Strategy jobs at Microsoft in Taiwan, Taoyuan City

This role requires an experienced professional who thrives in complex environments, canneeds, and consistently delivers with discretion, judgment, and professionalism.

This is more than an administrative role

• 5+ years Administrative, Business Support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and administration work for executive/upper-level management
  • OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience supporting Director, CVP, and Executive-level leaders within a globally distributed team.
• 3+ years experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets (e.g., for events, morale, travel, training)
• Experience collaborating with a highly geo-diverse team across multiple time zones.

Other Requirements:

Ability 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.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• 10+ years Administrative, Business Support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and administration work for executive/upper-level management
  • OR equivalent experience
• 10+ years experience supporting Director, CVP, and Executive-level leaders within a globally distributed team.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology)
  • OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets (e.g., for events, morale, travel, training)
• 2+ years experience serving as mentor to others

Executive Business Administrator ATR-D - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $30.29 - $50.53 per hour. 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 $41.83 - $57.88 per hour.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CVP, including proactive calendar and schedule management, travel coordination, and executive communications.

• effectivenessacross time zones, ensuring alignment on critical business priorities and seamless execution of the rhythm of business (ROB).

• Manage complex headcount, budget, and space planning processes in partnership with finance and business operations teams.

• Serve as a trusted connector across the organization, reinforcing Microsoft’s culture and values.

• challenges, remove barriers, and enable the CVP and leadership team to focus on high-impact decisions.

• Partners with Global Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruitment and onboarding. Ensures smooth processes for new hires, interns, and executive onboarding.

• logistics, and outcomes. Leverages resources to deliver efficient, high-quality experiences.

• Oversees purchase orders, expenses, and compliance with Microsoft policies. Acts as interim approver when needed.

• Leads office space management and planning, from desk assignments to large-scale restacks and buildouts, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.

• Actively contributes to the Business Support community by mentoring peers and sharing best practices.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+years’ experienceinbusinessmanagement, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or business-related roles

• OR equivalent experience.

• yearsof experience in leadership positions,demonstratingthe ability to work closely with senior leadership andpromotecollaboration among cross-functional teams.

• 8+ years business or program management experience working in a production, mission-critical 24/7 environmentsuch as DataCenter or other Critical Environments.

Background Check Requirements:

Ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+years experienceinfinancial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or business-related roles
  • ORBachelor's Degreein relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 15+years experienceinfinancial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.

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• xecutivepresence and proven ability to influence technical peers and senior leaders.

• Industry Projectmanagement, dataanalyticsand organization skills.

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• collaborating across diverse groupsto drive clarity and effectiveness in rhythm of businessand delivering projects on time.

• Proactiveness and a positive outlook and approach to change management.

• usiness acumenand agility to ramp quickly across our diverse business and offerings.

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• Ability to synthesize complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts for communications. Demonstrated capability in verbal and written communications skills across a geographicallydispersed audience.

• People management experience a plus, as the role is likely to grow as the organization grows.

Business Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 17, 2025.

• rive the development and execution of therhythm of businessandmaximize use of the VP and LT’s time.
• Develop andmaintaina comprehensiveprogramroadmap aligned with Data CenterOperationsand CO+I objectives.Plan and run the monthlyprogram reviews.
• Sets business priorities for the year and focus areas for each period, in collaboration with the leader
• Drivebusiness functions to ensure the team's operating rhythm is effective.
• Drive prioritization and prepare the team for weekly leadership staff; drive content alignment across teams for executive review.
• Prioritizeand manageend-to-end businessneedstoaneffectivelyforoptimaloutcomes.
• Leverage deep knowledge of organizational strategy and planned deliverables for the upcoming year to design and track people-related budgets (training, morale, T&E, etc.).
• Providedirection and supportfor org hygiene,cultureandinclusioninitiativesin partnership with HR.
• Partner and collaborate with the extended business management community within CO+I.

Strategy Planning & Activation

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• Facilitate execution of leadership team strategic planning, white papers, key results reviews, training, and organizational hygiene.
• Participate in overall group strategy decisions andassistin implementing policies and procedures to maximize team effectiveness.
• Leads multiple workstreams in conjunction with stakeholders and the leadership team (including continuous improvement processes).

Executive Communication Strategy

• Leads executive-level communications for a variety of internalandexternal audiences, from org-widecommunicationsto customer speakingengagements.
• Develop and execute anorg-wideengagement plan, including town halls and Employee Signals action plans
• Serve asanextension ofthe VP; prep the VPfor stakeholderand/orcustomer meetingsand lead work on exec presentations / white papers.

Strategic Programsand Initiatives

• Create and manage the end-to-end process for the planning and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives,automationand programs.
• Drive cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business; create clarity on ambiguous projects and develop plans for execution.
• Establish and enforce program standards and best practices.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to executive leadership.
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Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating complex strategic alliances or acquisitions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 12+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)
  • OR Master's/Advanced Degree in Business, Sciences, or related field AND 10+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years experience in the technology industry OR in a technical role (e.g., IT, Engineering).
• Industry experience in driving Shopping or Payments Partnerships

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 28, 2025.

Partner & Customer Focus

• Leverages internal and external network to develop new strategic relationships. Develops relationships as a trusted advisor with key stakeholders. Works cross-functionally on internal strategy and works with v-teams to deliver alignment on objectives and outcomes.
• Articulates the value of Microsoft solutions, leveraging knowledge of customer and partner business priorities and/or drivers to influence decision making. Looks across opportunities to identify and address broad issues and trends.

Market Signal

• Develops processes and channels for information gathering and reporting, including synthesizing key insights and trends gathered from engagements for executive consumption.

Partnership Strategy

• Formulates partnership strategy for Shopping & Payments growth priorities with input from relevant stakeholders and creates business value propositions based on partner and company needs.
• Builds and utilizes internal & external network with a diverse set of stakeholders to identify and validate unique opportunities across business areas. Provides input into recommendations on partners.
• Positions the Microsoft value proposition versus competitors and works with stakeholders to influence the build/buy/partner decision to meet customer needs, leveraging knowledge of Microsoft and customer issues in conjunction with product/industry teams to establish a foundation for future opportunities in competitive situations through collaboration.
• Provides insight on industry and/or competitive trends and drives action based on insights.
• Drives deals to increase growth and achieve desired outcomes, anticipating potential issues. Encourages customers and partners to apply and amend a value proposition in order to create a partnership. Influences internal stakeholders and partners and promotes the value of opportunities.

Negotiation

• Represents Microsoft in key customer and partner interactions, and defines the deal structure for scalable and durable solutions to complex business opportunities.
• Leverages deep understanding of risks, rewards, and negotiation skills to manage broad engagements across all business functions.
• Provides breakthrough ideas and collaborates to close strategic or high-impact opportunities in order to scale the business (e.g., cross-company, cross-product deals).
• Provides coaching and support to less experienced colleagues as a go-to resource for negotiation.

Deal Management/Governance

• Develops plans for managing deals, including communications, and reporting with Microsoft stakeholders. Resolves blocking issues using known techniques.
• Collaborates with customers, partners, and Microsoft colleagues to develop post-deal governance and ensure design, communication, and alignment in creation and implementation of execution plans across a portfolio of deals within a particular domain.
• Ensures customers and partners are prepared for implementation.
• Captures and shares learnings to improve future pipeline and business value communication.

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Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets (e.g., for events, morale, travel, training)

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative, business support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and basic administration work.
• Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology) OR equivalent experience.

Business Support ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $25.10 - $43.80 per hour. 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 $35.72 - $51.11 per hour.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 19, 2025.

Calendar Management and Meeting Logistics

• Provides complex calendar management and time planning support for manager.
• Manages community space/conference room calendars.
• Aligns calendar based on knowledge of manager's preference and operating styles.
• Ensures preparation of meeting setting (e.g., booking rooms, assisting with troubleshooting audio-video [AV] and technical issues).
• Learns to manage ambiguous situations and develop deep understanding of managers priorities and business critical areas.

Rythm of Business (ROB)

• Develops understanding of rhythm of business (ROB), key stakeholders, and interdependencies within the business and recognizes patterns.
• Helps to execute business cadence (scheduling/meeting logistics) around the ROB of the team and identifies patterns and key stakeholders.

Resource and Travel Management

• Contributes to and oversees planning, tracking, maintenance, and adjustment of equipment and inventory based on stock requirements and business needs.
• Processes expense reports with full compliance of Microsoft policy. Participates in discretionary budget tracking (e.g., morale, hardware, supplies) and reporting.
• Performs vendor and supplier management (e.g., ensuring set up for financial processing, opening purchase orders [POs]).
• Contribute to budget management in partnership with peers (e.g., Finance, Business Managers).
• Space management and planning in alignment with Executive Office and other peer teams.
• Provides travel arrangements using Microsoft tools (e.g., accommodations, transportation, security, group codes) for manager(s) and/or group.
• Create itineraries for daily activities and learn to maximize trip itineraries.
• Follows travel policies and leverages guidance from senior Business Support colleagues as necessary.

Leadership & Team Support

• Contributes to team experience activities.
• Collaborates with Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) to support internal and external recruitment efforts, and partners with hiring managers to ensure a smooth process, under guidance of senior colleagues as needed.
• Coordinates logistics and provides onboarding support for new employees, vendors, and interns, under the direction of senior team members.
• Maintains and manages headcount activities, including staff movement/transfers, reporting, offboarding, and transactions within relevant headcount management tools.
• Supports or owns planning, coordination, and support for events, project deliverables and tasks, fully owning project outcomes end-to-end.

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Required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft’s cloud offerings or Competitors’ related ecosystem
• Demonstrable experience selling complex cloud based solutions with particular focus on Data and AI services
• Possess both business acumen expertise and technology knowledge to connect how cloud computing can help an organisation achieve its business objectives

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Sales Account Planning and Management: Understanding of opportunity pipeline management. Orchestrate and influence virtual sales/technical/support/partner teams to pursue sales opportunities
• Understanding of key infra-to-the-cloud workloads such as; Windows Server, SQL, SAP, HPC, Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) data, App Modernisation, Security & hybrid cloud.
• Consumption Business Strategy / Project Management. Experience leveraging cloud adoption methodologies and frameworks to structure Datacentre and application migration projects.
• Understanding of partner ecosystems and the ability to leverage partner solutions to solve customer needs.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment for customer success
• Experience in Financial Services Industry

• Lead Strategic Customer Conversations: Engage executives, business leaders, and technical teams to understand their priorities and challenges, mapping them to Microsoft’s Cloud & AI solutions to deliver differentiated value
• Own and Convert Pipeline: Manage forecast and pipeline from early-stage to close. Use tools like Industry Account Plans (IAP), Landing Experience Plans (LXP), and checklists to execute territory planning and strategies and drive revenue.
• Orchestrate Across Teams: Partner with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Cloud Solution Architects, and partners to co-sell, validate solutions, and ensure successful deployment through the Cloud & AI Marketplace.
• Accelerate Decisions: Engage decision-makers with clear business cases using Cloud & AI Pricing Calculator, ROI, and TCO tools. Scope proofs of concept and lead customers from commitment to consumption.
• Inspire and Influence: Bring technical fluency and inclusive leadership to virtual teams. Solve challenges with expertise in virtualization, cloud-native tech, data modernization, and AI
• Scaling and Collaboration:Collaborates with our Partner Solutions teams,identifies

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Industry Advisor for Defence and Intelligence, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and innovation across the Defense and Intelligence industry. Your mission is to engage with executive-level stakeholders to co-create strategies that unlock new revenue streams, optimise operations, and deliver hyper-personalised experiences through cutting-edge technologies.

You will bring deep domain expertise in the Japanese Defence Industry , with a strong understanding of industry-specific applications for AI and digital in the Defence ecosystem. Your insights will help shape transformation strategies that align with broader business goals and industry trends.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 10+ years customer-facing experience in the Defence Industry

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 8+ years customer-facing experience in the Defence Industry

• OR equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Engagement : Act as a trusted advisor to C-level decision-makers, identifying innovation opportunities and aligning technology capabilities to industry-specific challenges.
• Digital Transformation Leadership : Guide customers through the adoption of AI, cloud, and data-driven solutions to modernise legacy systems, enable predictive operations, and accelerate time-to-market for new services.
• Sales Enablement : Lead industry-focused sales motions, support account planning, and contribute to pipeline growth through thought leadership and customer co-innovation.
• Ecosystem Collaboration : Partner with ISVs, SIs, and infrastructure providers to scale industry solutions across the WWPS landscape.
• Knowledge Sharing : Translate complex industry trends into actionable insights for internal teams, helping shape go-to-market strategies and solution development.

Planning & Engagement

• Acts as the industry expert in digital transformation account planning, driving engagement with internal/external stakeholders (e.g., Key Business Leaders, GSIs, ISVs).
• Provides thought leadership on global industry trends to activate and evangelize Microsoft strategies in local markets and key accounts.
• Leads relationship and stakeholder mapping to identify influential decision makers, accelerating account maturation and strategic alignment.
• Owns multi-horizon planning, creating segment-focused roadmaps based on business and technology priorities.
• Builds influential relationships with executive-level decision makers, positioning Microsoft as a strategic partner.
• Navigates complex environments to ensure alignment and execution of account roadmaps, regularly communicating as a thought leader.

Sales Execution

• Identifies solution opportunities and gaps based on customer needs and priorities.
• Advances high-impact, repeatable use cases and scenarios for reuse across customers and solution plays.
• Envisions new product scenarios and works with product teams to address white spaces.
• Accelerates solution plays with an industry narrative, leveraging expertise to drive innovative opportunities.
• Leads strategic discussions with board-level and senior executive stakeholders to design end states aligned with customer goals.
• Shapes strategy by providing long-term recommendations and building compelling business-value cases for Microsoft solutions.
• Recognized as a trusted advisor, guiding senior decision makers through consultative selling and strong financial business cases.

Collaboration & Partner Management

• Engages with Business Strategy Leads, Business Decision Makers, and Partner Development Managers to orchestrate customer opportunities.
• Collaborates with Industry Solutions Delivery, solution architects, and external stakeholders to design envisioned solutions.
• Drives go-to-market strategy and formal partnerships, articulating the case for developing solutions on Microsoft cloud.
• Shares consultative selling approaches and best practices, guiding account teams and prioritizing scalable opportunities.

Industry Expertise

• Completes required training and certifications, acting as a subject matter expert and thought leader.
• Shares industry depth, trends, and policy implications, providing recommendations and feedback across teams.
• Proactively seeks additional training to build career competencies and industry-specific expertise.

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As aStrategyinwill have theto own and lead a critical initiative named Reach Frequency YieldAs part of this initiative, you will have the opportunityto :

• Shape and executeRFYglobalstrategythatacceleratesSMB growth through our distributor, reseller,Managed Service Provider (MSP), Cloud Solution Providers (CSP), and partner networks.

• lobal Channel Partner Sales (GCPS)and Field Operating Units (OUs)—to drive alignment, innovation, and execution excellence.

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• RFYdata-driven insights to informinternal stakeholders,

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ 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.
• 6+ years experience in in Near Term Strategy (2 years out), Management Consulting, Sales, or Finance.
• Understanding of the channel partner ecosystem and business models (distribution, telecommunications (telcos), solution service providers, managed service providers, hosters, etc)

• 10+ years relevant sales experience with Information Technology products/services.
• 4+years experiencemanaging others.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives, on a project like basis, including and informing field and core stakeholders, track and resolve problems, understand Rhythm of the Business (ROB) insights and produce data driven actions with the field and partners
• Ability to connect strategy with partners to broader growth initiatives like AI adoption, cloud migration, or security
• Ability to work cross cultures, cross organizations and navigate the ecosystem to drive strategic initiatives activation

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 20, 2025.

• Reach Frequency Yield (RFY)End-to-End Ownership – Driving Reach, Frequency, Yield across Partners:This role takes full ownership of the RFY model execution in SMB through our channel.Youwill embed RFY, insights, targets and reporting into all relevant rhythm
• Work with each Area/Operating Unit (OU) to setclear RFY objectivesfor distributors.Ensure theseobjectivesappear in partnerjoint businessplans, Go To Market(GTM) plansand tracking mechanisms are available to measure performance.
• Lead amonthly RFY business review cadencewith regional channel and SMB Leads. In these reviews,analyzeRFY dashboards (Reach/Freq/Yield by distributor, by telecommunications (telco),work with the Operating Units to understandbusiness insights,surfacewhat’sworking or not, and drive follow-up actions.Ensure RFY is includedin established rhythms like Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Analyst Relations (IARs) with the right level of insights and reporting views.
• Act as the“RFY Champion”in all forums – landing the concept that RFY is “how we execute throughchannelin SMB”.Youwillproviderole-based guidance so that Partner Development Managers (PDMs), Product Marketing Managers (PMMs), Partner Solution Sales (PSS) andSMB Saleseachknowtheir part in improving RFY.
• Measure & Communicate Impact:Youwill track RFY metrics rigorously and connect them to business outcomes. This will influence further targeted execution with the regions to improve RFY and CSP growth.Drive monthly communication on RFY progress.
• Collaboration:Work closely with the landing and activation lead for RFY to ensure every role in the field is aware,knowledgeableand executing on RFY levers.Advise onfield practices that have potential to scale WW.
• InformRFYstrategy forthe followingfiscal year and connect it with our key execution levers by and cross solution area
• Beyond RFY:explore and define growth opportunitiesand planswith our partner ecosystem for SMB in telco, Managed Service Provider (MSP), Small Service Provider (SSP) space

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