Microsoft · 1 month ago
Business Development Contract & Operations Manager, Minecraft
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft, through its Mojang Studios, is on a mission to build a better world through the power of play, particularly with their flagship game Minecraft. The Business Development Contract & Operations Manager will support franchise growth by managing partnership contracts, ensuring smooth execution, and optimizing processes across fast-moving deal pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Support senior BD managers in executing and managing partnership contracts for Gaming/Minecraft, ensuring timely processing and compliance
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (product, legal, finance, marketing) to drive alignment, deal progress and resolve issues
Maintain accurate pipeline records, prepare reports for leadership, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and user growth
Assist with negotiation materials, contract templates, and operational tasks throughout all deal stages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law and/or Finance
3+ years' work experience as a paralegal or in contract administration at large global companies involving IP licensing
Experience working with legal contracts, Finance and Legal teams on time-sensitive deals, while ensuring policy compliance
Written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful business partnerships
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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