Senior Business Development Program Manager, Minecraft

Senior Business Development Program Manager

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. 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 goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. We are looking for a Senior Business Development Program Manager with experience in the entertainment industry to help support and grow our expanding portfolio of linear content. This role will focus on managing day-to-day deal processes, coordinating across teams, and supporting negotiations that expand our business opportunities. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable with contract terms, and able to keep multiple projects moving forward. We're looking for someone eager to take ownership of projects and grow their experience in deal-making, while being a collaborative team player who works effectively across multiple departments. The Business Development Program Manager is a problem-solver who can keep programs on track and identify opportunities for improvement. 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 :

• Support negotiations and manage the execution of commercial agreements in collaboration with senior business development leads.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure deals are reviewed, approved, and launched smoothly.
• Track and report on partnership deliverables, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Help standardize processes and templates to make deal execution more efficient.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials on potential partners, market trends, and competitive activity.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage day-to-day communication and follow-ups with partners to ensure obligations are met.

Qualifications :

Business Development IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.