Business Strategy Analyst at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backlog Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Development Lifecycle, Team Collaboration, Metrics Tracking, Conflict Resolution, Documentation, Strategic Planning, Triage, Continuous Improvement, Reporting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Manage and prioritize the internal development backlog Maintain dashboards and metrics that provide transparency into backlog health, task assignments, and completion rates. Facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning - Lead regular backlog refinement meetings to review and update work items, ensuring that priorities are correct and requirements are well-defined. Triage and address incoming requests - Quickly assess new tickets, change requests, or bug reports, and triage them based on urgency and impact. Identify and remove inefficiencies and blockers - Proactively pinpoint dependencies, risks, or obstacles that could hinder project progress. Work with team members to resolve conflicts or resource constraints, and escalate issues when necessary. Collaborate across teams and functions - Serve as a central point of contact who connects developers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Provide updates and reports to leadership - Monitor project status and prepare regular progress reports for team leads and senior management. Summarize key achievements, upcoming deliverables, and any risks or delays. Ensure forward momentum and accountability - Keep projects on track through diligent follow-up and coordination. Drive process improvement - Continuously evaluate the team's workflows and tooling. Implement process improvements to optimize how work is tracked and completed Foster a culture of continuous improvement Document findings and recommendations in clear, actionable reports for customers and internal stakeholders. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection. Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance.

Responsibilities

The Business Strategy Analyst will manage the internal development backlog, maintain dashboards for transparency, and facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning. They will also triage incoming requests, identify inefficiencies, and collaborate across teams to ensure project progress and accountability.