New 
Senior Director - Market Intelligence, Game Content & Studios
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 Oct 18, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Microsoft, our mission is to enable every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more. In Microsoft Gaming's Game Content and Studios division, we support this mission by bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone. We are home to some of the most iconic franchises in gaming history: Age of Empires, Call of Duty, Candy Crush, DOOM, Fallout, Forza, Gears of War, Halo, Minecraft, The Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and more. We believe when everyone plays, we all win. Reporting to the GM (General Manager) of Content Strategy, the Senior Director - Market Intelligence leads the Market Intelligence function. The role converts external market signals into rigorous insights and recommendations that inform portfolio, investment, and partnership decisions across Microsoft Gaming. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In the end, it's the people of Game Content & Studios that make this place truly special. 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!
ResponsibilitiesMarket Research Leadership Lead comprehensive market research using internal data, thirdparty analyses, financial filings, and stakeholder input to address highimpact strategic questions. Frame research scope and hypotheses; align with executives; mentor teams on approach and standards. Define and manage multiworkstream projects with clear goals, deliverables, and timelines; proactively identify and remove roadblocks. Build and govern a standardized market data repository. Strategy and Forecasting Monitor competitive dynamics and emerging technologies to inform strategy. Deliver a global 5+ year gaming market forecast and scenario analysis. Translate insights into recommendations on growth opportunities and strategic issues; identify portfolio gaps and opportunities for the leadership team. Problem Solving and Partnerships Develop, institutionalize, and coach teams on problemsolving frameworks and methodologies. Partner with Corporate Development on M&A and strategic partnership assessments. Produce performance retrospectives on major competitive launches and implications for Game Content & Studios (GC&S), and issue timely updates on emerging technologies and competitive moves. Executive Communication and Decision Support Communicate insights to senior leaders through concise memos, reports, and briefings; drive alignment and decisions with minimal iteration. Demonstrate executive presence and influence; present clear options, tradeoffs, and implications on complex issues. | |