Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Minecraft at Microsoft | Redmond, WA | $131K/yr – $304K/yr

Microsoft

Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Minecraft

Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

$131K/yr – $304K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the enablement layer for a top game franchise: align marketing operations with the studio, drive planning rhythms, and optimize budget and leadership enablement for a high‑visibility organization.

Leadership & Governance: Partner with the Head of Marketing to drive executive rhythm, leadership forums, and cross‑functional alignment.
Planning & Operations: Own annual planning, ROB processes, and the operating model to deliver clear priorities and accountability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead Marketing Business Management: Translate priorities into clear actions and measurable outcomes with executive partnership.
Drive Studio Integration and Cross-Functional Alignment: Connect Marketing to Mojang’s operating model and align with Studio leadership across planning and reviews.
Enable Strategic Planning and Team Operations: Own operating rhythms, planning processes, and management systems to deliver strategic initiatives with clarity and accountability.
Lead Budget Management and Operational Excellence: Oversee annual and quarterly budgeting, forecasting, spend governance, and governance processes with visibility and efficiency.
Drive Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Enablement: Advise on talent planning, onboarding, leadership development, and succession in partnership with HR.

Microsoft

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