Job Description

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.
The Business Development & Ventures team accelerates Microsoft's long- and short-term growth by identifying and executing high-impact strategic partnerships. We work across industries and geographies to shape the future of innovation and value creation.
As a Business Development, you will lead strategic deal-making efforts that drive Microsoft's growth in India and South Asia region. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, structure complex deals, and build long-term partnerships.
This opportunity will allow you to:
- Accelerate your career growth in a high-impact role.
- Develop deep business and market acumen across emerging technologies.
- Hone your negotiation and deal structuring skills in a dynamic, global environment.
This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work model based in Bangalore.
Responsibilities:
- Provide industry and market insights to influence customer and partner strategies.
- Develop and articulate compelling business value propositions and competitive positioning.
- Drive strategic partnerships with Indian conglomerates, digital natives, and public sector entities aligned with national digital transformation goals.
- Identify and pursue high-priority partnership opportunities using data-driven insights.
- Lead deal structuring and execution across complex, multi-stakeholder engagements.
- Manage a portfolio of deals, including governance, execution planning, and post-deal success tracking.
-Navigate regulatory and policy frameworks relevant to technology and data in India.
- Collaborate with local ecosystem partners including startups, VCs, and academia to foster innovation and co-creation.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 12+ years of relevant experience (e.g., consulting, finance, strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product/project management, or software development)
OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business or related field AND 10+ years of relevant experience.
- 8+ years of experience in technology, telco, commerce industry or in a techno-commercial role.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Microsoft, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and inclusion drives growth. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of India and creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented communities.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the .