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Microsoft Gaming Business Development Lead 
Taiwan, Taoyuan City 
951193965

16.10.2025

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

the joyto everyone on the planet. We deliver on thatby putting players at the center, enablingto play the gameswant, anywherewant.gaming publishers, developers, platform, and technology partners from around the world to bring Xbox and Windows games and services (e.g., Game Pass, Cloud) to Microsoft’s customers, andplatform offering (e.g.,console, PC, PCandheld, streaming) to its creators and partners.

Here isa central rolebusiness. Theis hiring ato work with partners across Asia.

community, Microsoft’s industry-leading program for independent gaming developers). You will land new partnerships and extend existing ones to ensure Microsoft’s platforms are the best place for games. In addition, you will help shape the assumptions and fundamentals of Microsoft’s gaming strategy as a member of the broader Xbox team and as a project manager on various gaming initiatives.

The position will bebased inor Shenzhen)with consideration for onsite and/or virtual work flexibility and will require international and domestic travel. This description has been designed tothe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, 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.
  • 10+ years of experience spanningaccount management,business development,strategyand corporate developmentin gaming&interactive entertainmentor otherindustries, with a proventrack recordfor executing publishing, distribution, development, and technology deals with external partners.
  • Superb negotiation, analytical, communication and customer/partner relationship skills.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Executive presence,confidenceand maturity.
  • Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and priorities.
  • Cross-functional work experience withinpartner management,business development, finance, and marketing. BA/BSc (or equivalent) in business or technologyrequired.

Preferred Qualifications

  • and knowledgeable about all forms of interactive entertainmentand havedeep experience in the console and PC gaming industry.
  • Thorough understanding of game developers, publishers, and their needs.
  • MBA or MA a plus.
  • Mandarinlanguage fluency.

Responsibilities
  • maintain, and foster relationships with new and existing gaming partnersand executivesin the region.
  • Formulate partnership strategy for products and businesses with input from relevant stakeholders to position Microsoft value proposition to influence partner decision.
  • Lead dealopportunities across stages by workingwith partner management, legal, finance, marketing, and planning to evaluate/develop, secure approval for, negotiate, and close Xbox, Windows, Game Pass, and event partnerships with publishers and developers.
  • Drive relevant business modeling, forecasting, portfolio planning, and post-launch success validation efforts.
  • Guide all publishing partnerships and agreements through the Microsoft contract execution process. Maintainahigh levelof internal and external partner satisfaction.
  • Analyze Chinese and global market opportunities and create strategies for new lines of game-related businesses that will drive revenue growth and shareholder value.
  • Work with multiple levels of management across Asia, Europe, and the Americas to shape our games business strategy and policies.
  • Drive the regional execution and operation of Microsoft’s games initiatives across multiple product groups, subsidiaries, and regional organizations.