Microsoft Senior Business Manager 

United States, Washington 

565905681

The Monetization and Business Planning (M+BP) teamis responsible fordeveloping monetization strategies, including pricing and packaging, for products that represent overof annual revenue. Our reputation for strategic thought leadership is industry-leading, and

, and driving special projects. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will oversee the execution and implementation of various programs and initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to cultivate cross-functional partnerships, expand your professional portfolio, and become a trusted partner to our leaders and their teams.

by example, andpartners and stakeholders, are critical.

In return, you can expect sponsorship for your

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 5+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.

Business Operations

• Architect, develop, and execute the rhythm of business (ROB), working with senior leaders to achieve outcomes and manage the cadence of business reviews, ensuring adherence to privacy and compliance standards.

• Design budgets based on organizational strategy and planned deliverables, partnering with Finance for approval. Develop forecasting plans, oversee the creation of metrics,identifyactions for performance improvement, andanticipate

• adjustingas necessary.

Organizational Health

• Monitor team/organization health, support the leader in addressing team culture issues, and lead culture initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion, hiring, onboarding).

• trainings, capitalizing on team strengths andidentifyingdevelopment areas.

• Identify

Maximizing/Extending the Leader

• Leverage relationships to influence and advise on strategic decisions, content, andexpertise. Drive the agenda for the leadership team and ensure follow-up on key initiatives.

• Manage and build relationships with senior leaders and executive internal leaders, interacting with high-level partners. Create alignment within partnerships by providing an objective point of view, ensuring all voices are heard, synthesizing ideas, and creating action plans.

• objectives, supporting the leader in key business management areas. Synthesize information into insights that inform business decisions,leveragingexpertise

Special Projects/Programs and Initiatives

• Drive cross-team projects to meet changing business needs and manage complex business requirements. Engage in project management or act as a project/program manager to ensure organization-wide implementation of strategic efforts.

• Embody our