Franchise Business Manager - Minecraft

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.  

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. 

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. 

Mojang Studios is seeking a Franchise Business Manager to support the Business Operations team in driving strategic execution and operational excellence across the studio. In this role, you will manage the team’s rhythm of business, support budgeting and forecasting efforts, and help prepare for executive engagements. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on priorities, track performance against goals, and support data-driven decision making. This position plays a critical role in enabling effective execution and driving impact across Mojang’s globally beloved Minecraft franchise. 

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 the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! 

Responsibilities

• Rhythm of Business Management: Lead the tactical execution of the team’s rhythm of business, including meeting coordination, action item tracking, and executive engagement preparation. 

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the development and tracking of budget plans, leveraging forecasting techniques and reporting systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to align on communication, strategy execution, and performance tracking. 

• Deadline Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and be confident with context switching.
• Embody our Culture  &  Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience preparing materials and briefings for senior leadership or executive stakeholders.
• 4+ years of experience with financial modeling, variance analysis, or other quantitative forecasting methods.
• 4+ years of experience in developing and monitoring budgets using forecasting t