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Microsoft · 1 day ago

Director, Franchise Operations - Minecraft

positionUnited States, Washington, Redmond
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$131K/yr - $277K/yr
date8+ years exp

Microsoft, through its Mojang Studios, is on a mission to build a better world through the power of play, particularly with Minecraft. They are seeking a Director of Franchise Operations to lead operational excellence and product delivery, creating scalable processes that enable teams worldwide to execute efficiently.

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Responsibilities

Build and implement operational frameworks that bring clarity and efficiency to a global franchise
Partner with product teams to align operational strategies with development roadmaps and delivery milestones
Establish governance models and transparent reporting mechanisms to foster accountability and continuous improvement
Work across a global studio with engineering, product, and business teams to streamline workflows and execution standards
Translate complex concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences—from executives to frontline teams

Qualification

Operations LeadershipProduct DevelopmentProgram ManagementProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsInnovationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience

Preferred

Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience
Experience in operations leadership within gaming, entertainment, or technology industries
A track record of shipping products and leading product development cycles
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
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