Are you excited about the opportunity to drive monetization strategy for a platform that is at the forefront of AI innovation? Do you thrive on creative problem-solving and excel in cross-team collaboration? If so, the **Senior Business Planner, Power Platform** might be the role for you. Power platform is Microsoft’s low code platform for modern application development, automation and enterprise grade webpages. Power platform is rapidly evolving with the advent of generative AI and there is a lot of focus on convergence with Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is a key strategic bet for Microsoft in the AI space. In addition to the AI bets, there are renewed efforts to reinvigorate growth of the billion dollars plus power platform business which makes this a particularly exciting space to be at Microsoft at this time. This role falls under the Monetization and Business Planning (M+BP) functional organization. M+BP is responsible for monetization strategy, pricing, and packaging for the multi-billion-dollar Microsoft Cloud products portfolio. To deliver on this broad charter, we have built a center of excellence with an industry-leading reputation for strategic thought leadership. Within M+BP, this role is within the Productivity and Intelligence Business Planning team which is responsible for monetization of M365 and Business Applications products. This role requires a strategic thinker with business leadership & acumen, cross-group collaboration, analytical skills, and written and oral communication skills. This is a tremendous opportunity to drive a measurable revenue impact on one of the company’s strategically significant growth areas. **How I will support you as a manager:** + Advocate for your success with the team + Provide the necessary resources and support to help you succeed and advance in your career as a business planner. + Create opportunities for you to gain new experiences and enhance your strengths. + Encourage and support your authentic self. + Prioritize your career development. 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. **Responsibilities** + Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, product marketing, finance, sales, and others, to drive monetization strategy, pricing decisions, and packaging constructs for Power Platform (both AI and non-AI). + Conduct market research to understand competitor dynamics, customer segmentation, and customer willingness to pay to help define optimal business models. + Propose pricing changes and discounting guidance to improve the profitability of offers and address varying market needs. + Partner with commerce and launch teams to launch new products across our Go To Market (GTM) channels. + Develop your expertise and eventually serve as an internal subject matter expert on all things Power Platform related. + Embody our culture and values . **Qualifications** **Required/minimum qualifications** + 5+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years of hands-on experience in software/cloud technologies, acquired in a tech company or as a core focus area within consulting projects. **Additional or preferred qualifications** + 8+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field OR 6+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field OR equivalent experience. Business Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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 September 21, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .