Senior Content Planner -Xbox Game Pass

Do you want to help make Xbox Game Pass the greatest customer subscription in the world? Are you passionate about building businesses and products, driving discovery of great games, and helping Microsoft reach the more than 2B+ gamers with our gaming subscriptions?   

The Game Pass Deal & Partner Strategy team is responsible for investing in third party content for Xbox Game Pass and placing bets on the great games and experiences that make up Xbox Game Pass. We work closely with our partner teams across Microsoft to shape the short and long term content acquisition strategy for Game Pass and identify ways to create value for the growing number of game developers and publishers working with the service.  

We are seeking a Senior Content Planner -Xbox Game Pass who will play a key role in shaping the Game Pass content portfolio and the Game Pass value proposition for key external partners, including the largest game publishers in the world. You will be part of a high-performing and dynamic team focused on identifying and securing content investments in third party games to help us achieve our business goals and generate value for our partners in the process. To do so, you will work closely with partners across business development, engineering, operations, and marketing to evaluate and execute on content opportunities across all Game Pass platforms, including Xbox, PC, and cloud gaming, while also managing ongoing partner relationships.       

This job offers a unique blend of strategic analysis, effective storytelling, and partner management. With content as a key growth engine of Game Pass and a significant content budget to invest, this role is highly visible and provides opportunity to drive significant impact on a marquee service in a fast-changing category.   

This role is ideal for someone who loves a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where every day offers a range of new challenges. You’ll enjoy solving complex problems, developing decision frameworks to drive clarity, and working effectively with cross-functional teams in an environment that is constantly evolving. A clear track record of using quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive decisions and effective storytelling are a must.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience with data and analysis, including business case modeling and hypothesis testing 
• 5+ years experience using quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive decisions and effective storytelling

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience
• 7+ years in a management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, marketing, finance or product planning experience in technology, media, or entertainment sectors. 
• Effective storytelling and ability to communicate to a diverse set of stakeholders 
• Track record of navigating ambiguity to drive outcomes and clarity by leveraging structured frameworks and quantitative and qualitative insights 
• Experience in working successfully across functions and organizations, with ability to navigate roadblocks and challenges 
• Solid communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills, including a track record of leading discussions with senior leaders to actionable decisions 
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous environment with rapidly changing requirements 
• A deep passion for learning about entertainment/gaming and subscriptions 

Product Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 16, 2025.

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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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Shape the Game Pass content portfolio by supporting and driving planning, evaluation, structuring, and execution of content deals  
• Clearly articulate and communicate the value of Game Pass to publishers through partner pitches and presentations; opportunity to work with partner accounts ranging from global publishers to independent developers, including presentations at industry forums such as GDC and other events 
• Drive data analysis and insights to help partners understand how Game Pass and Xbox can create and maximize value for them 
• Create win-win outcomes for partners and Microsoft by shaping and defining our partner strategy and approach, in partnership with business development 
• Other -Embody our culture and values