Microsoft Senior Business Manager 

United States, Washington 

622263785

The ExperienceDevices (E+D)Strategy &a results-driven.ur team is uniquely positioned at the strategic epicenter of E+Dgenerative AI solutions across the commercial and consumer spectrum.We tackletechnical challenges across a diverse tech stack,that directlythe bottom line of the business.

are seeking ato serveas a force multiplier, to elevate the organization and help the team work better together.This role requires the ability to think at a programmatic level and driveclarity, efficiencyand consistency across.looking for anmbitious self-startereffectively manages prioritieswhile workingand buildrelationships with leaders.

have unique visibility into a key Microsoft business and the opportunity to drive impact across the E+D organization.You will manageand engagementplans, and develoand priorities.experience workingin executive presence, stakeholder management, communication, and project/program management.

our culture every day.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capability to contribute effectively to a diverse and inclusive team.
• Business acumen, creativity, and strategic thinking skills, complemented by a proactive approach to problem-solving and navigating ambiguity.
• Atrack recordof delivering results through high-level collaboration.
• Work independently, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, as well as negotiate and collaborate effectively.
• Judgment and decision-making skills, showing the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information.
• Comfortableinfluencingdecision-making, takingon big challenges, advocatinga position, buildinga business case, and influencingothers.

Business Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $115,000 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $146,200 - $219,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 10, 2025.

• Leverage knowledge of theCVP’sgoals and business approach to ensure business activities are aligned with theCVP’sobjectives.
• Develop and executethe Rhythm of Business (ROB), collaborating with senior leaders to achieve key outcomes and align organizationalobjectiveswith overarching goals.
• Build workback schedulesand plancontent reviews for team meetings, events and communications including executive comms, newsletters, all-handsmeetingsand presentations.
• Manageagendas and deadlines forleadershipandbusiness review cadences, including LTsyncs, leadership community syncs,product and strategy reviews, andorg-levelcheck-ins.

• the annual planning and budget process,supporting the team with templates and workback schedules to effectively document, communicateand manage the process.
• Partner with Finance and senior leadership to design, approve, and manage budgets and forecasting plans.
• Collaborate with leadersonresource management planningand alignheadcount strategy withorganizationalobjectives.
• Support people management as needed, and lead the implementation of organizational changes, including employee data management and skilling plans.
• Ensure business conduct is compliant, including processes, training,purchasingand hiring.
• ActivelyparticipateinorgBusiness Manager forums, gathering and sharing critical information with the Leadership Team to ensure that the team has the necessary information to meet key deadlines and make decisions.
• Identifyoperational gaps and opportunities to streamline and create new efficient processes.
• Mentor others in the execution of tactics to support overallbusiness operations strategy.

Organizational Health

• Monitor organization health and supportteam leadersin responding to culture issuesandleading culture initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion [D&I], hiring, onboarding).
• Manage the executive summary reportingofbi-annual Employee Signals, including communication of results and oversight of the action plan to deliver improvement on scores.
• Optimizeprocessesto deliver improvements that are sustainable, moreproductiveand scalable.

• Create and leadcommunications strategy and planning effortsdesignedto provide visibility and transparency on key developments and notable events for the organization.
• Support leaders by sourcingand curatingexecutive-levelpresentations andmessagingtailored to a variety of internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Scale messages appropriately for a given effort, includingexpertisein the levers to use to achieve scale and planning for scale from the outset. Embed diversity and inclusion (D&I) throughout strategy and execution.

Strategy Execution & Activation

• providingstrategic advice and fostering leadership influence.
• Utilize relationships and key partnerships to influence strategic decisions, ensure alignment, and support leadership initiatives.

Special Projects & Programs

• Lead cross-functional projects to address evolving business needs and drive complex initiatives.Examples includeinvestment requests, resource rebalancing, efficiency initiatives and geography strategy.
• May serve as a project/program manager to ensure successful execution of strategic efforts requiring coordination across multiple disciplines and business units

• Embody our