Senior Business Manager
MicrosoftAbout the role
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 Senior Business Manager for Brand, Growth, and Partnerships (BGP) to lead business strategy for Minecraft Education while supporting growth initiatives across Publishing/Partnerships, Endpoints, and Entertainment. In this role, your main focus will be to shape and execute strategies that empower educators and learners worldwide, however, you will collaborate with product, finance, and leadership to prepare QBRs, perform opportunity sizing, and execute forecasting and impact analysis across the whole BGP portfolio. This position is key to expanding Minecraft’s reach and impacting acquisition, engagement, and monetization while
maintaining the franchise’s core values. Join us to merge strategic insight with product innovation and drive transformative growth for Minecraft!
Responsibilities
· Support for Senior Leadership: Act as a key business advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven
insights and strategic recommendations to inform high-level decisions. Facilitate smooth
communication and alignment between business and product goals. Provide regular business reporting
and present at monthly/quarterly business reviews, team meetings, and to internal and external
partners.
· Evangelist for Revenue-Driving Initiatives: Be the champion for new revenue opportunities by fostering
collaboration and constructive tension between business and product teams. Influence product
strategy and priorities to maximize business impact while maintaining the integrity of the Minecraft
brand.
· Identify & Propose New Business Product Opportunities: Proactively identify new business-related
product opportunities, grounded in market research and consumer behavior analysis. Collaborate with
product teams to craft proposals that expand Minecraft’s monetization potential while delivering value
to players.
· Business SME & Competitive Analysis: Serve as the business SME, staying informed on industry trends,
competitor strategies, and broader market shifts. Use this insight to inform strategic decisions, identify
risks, and capitalize on opportunities that keep Minecraft ahead of its competitors.
· Financial Forecasting & Impact Modeling: Lead the financial forecasting and impact assessment of new
business initiatives. Develop detailed financial forecasts, impact models, and ROI analyses that support
decision-making for key product stakeholders and leadership.
· Business Performance Tracking & Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of existing business
initiatives. Use data to track KPIs, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
- OR equivalent experience.
- Proficient in analytical skills with experience in financial modeling. Experience in forecasting, scenario planning, and ROI analysis for business initiatives. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or other relevant software.
- Proficiency in communication, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Experience collaborating across teams and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administ
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