Resource Strategy & Planning Lead

Overview

Microsoft is seeking a Resource Strategy & Planning Lead to manage workforce strategy and resource planning across the newly formed MCAPS-Core organization. The role focuses on ensuring the right mix of full-time employees (FTEs) and vendor resources are aligned with business priorities while improving efficiency through AI, automation, and data-driven planning.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce & Resource Planning

• Lead workforce planning for FTEs and vendors.
• Develop resource plans aligned with business objectives and budgets.
• Forecast hiring needs, capacity, attrition, and resource allocation.
• Conduct scenario planning to support executive decisions.

Resource Governance

• Manage governance processes for workforce investments.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
• Monitor resource utilization and identify risks or gaps.
• Improve planning processes and operational efficiency.

Strategic Advisory

• Advise senior leadership on workforce strategy and organizational design.
• Analyze business trends to recommend resource investments.
• Support organizational integration within MCAPS-Core.

AI & Workforce Transformation

• Promote AI-first ways of working.
• Identify automation and digital labor opportunities.
• Help redesign workforce models for greater productivity.
• Improve planning through predictive analytics and AI tools.

Executive Reporting

• Turn complex workforce data into executive-level insights.
• Present recommendations through clear storytelling and data visualization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Management, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, or related field).

• 6+ years of experience in areas such as:

• Business operations

• Financial management

• Business planning

• Strategy

• Project management

• Human resources

• Operations management

• Equivalent experience is accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with senior executives on workforce strategy.
• Experience implementing AI and automation to improve business operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate workforce data into strategic recommendations.

Ideal Candidate

Microsoft is looking for someone who:

• Excels at strategic workforce planning.
• Is highly analytical and data-driven.
• Can influence senior leaders.
• Has experience managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Understands organizational transformation.
• Is enthusiastic about leveraging AI to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Core Skills

• Workforce Planning
• Resource Management
• Business Strategy
• Financial Planning
• Operations Management
• Data Analysis
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• AI & Automation
• Process Improvement
• Forecasting & Scenario Planning
• Cross-functional Leadership

Seniority

This is an IC5 (Senior Individual Contributor) position. It does not involve direct people management but requires significant influence over senior stakeholders and organizational strategy.

Compensation (U.S.)

• Typical base salary: $116,900–$203,600
• San Francisco Bay Area / NYC: $148,400–$222,600
• Additional bonuses, stock, and benefits may apply.

Overall

This is a senior business operations and strategy role, not a technical engineering position. It combines workforce planning, financial analysis, operational excellence, executive consulting, and AI-driven transformation, making it a strong fit for professionals with experience in business strategy, operations, workforce management, or organizational planning within large enterprises.