Senior Gaming Ads Strategy & Planning Lead

Microsoft Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Advertising is seeking a Senior Business Planner to drive planning for our gaming ads business. You will translate ideas into plans, size opportunities, build business cases, and align cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and sales.

You will lead end-to-end planning, manage governance, use data and AI insights to inform decisions, and communicate recommendations to executives. This role requires strong program management and collaboration in a fast-moving, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (for senior track).
• Experience with gaming, entertainment, or media and working with publishers/advertisers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program / Project Management: develops detailed plans, timelines, and deliverables across workstreams.
• End-to-End Planning: leads planning across demand, supply, products, and platforms with quantified positions.
• Problem Solving and Insights: uses data, VOC, market research, and AI insights to make recommendations.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: communicates plans to leaders and aligns across teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Microsoft Advertising is seeking a Senior Business Planner to drive planning for our gaming ads business. You will translate ideas into plans, size opportunities, build business cases, and align cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and sales.

You will lead end-to-end planning, manage governance, use data and AI insights to inform decisions, and communicate recommendations to executives. This role requires strong program management and collaboration in a fast-moving, global