Microsoft Senior Business & Strategy Program Manager 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

194937398

Join us at the forefront of innovation in the Windows + Devices organization at Microsoft India Development Center (IDC). As areporting directly to the Vice President, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. This is a high-impact, Chief-of-Staff-style role where you’ll drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and elevate employee engagement across a rapidly growing 1200+ person org. If you're passionate about enabling leadership, influencing product and business strategy, and fostering a thriving culture—this is your opportunity to lead from the center.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years in Program Management, Corporate Strategy, or Business Excellence.
• Experience leading strategic cross-org initiatives.
• Prior experience as Business Manager or Chief of Staff highly desirable.
• Executive-level presentation and communication skills.
• Financial management experience is a strong plus.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• : This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Proven leadership and collaboration across virtual, cross-functional teams.
• Strong program management and problem-solving capabilities.
• High empathy and interpersonal awareness to engage across all levels.
• Financial acumen and operational rigor.
• Strategic mindset with adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Background in product design or strategy is a plus.

• Architect and scale workflows across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida to support organizational growth.
• Own budget, headcount, and fiscal planning; ensure financial discipline and transparency.
• Partner with GTA and URT to drive hiring, campus programs, and Springboard initiatives.
• Lead Rhythm of Business (RoB) across India and US stakeholders.
• Manage operational cadence including compliance, continuity planning, and headcount administration.
• Drive cross-org initiatives and special projects on behalf of the Leadership Team.
• Prepare executive briefings and ensure timely follow-through on action items.

🤝 Leadership Enablement

• Extend the impact of the VP and Leadership Team by driving business outcomes and cultural transformation.
• Build trust and enable fact-based decision-making through timely and relevant insights.
• Act as the pulse of the organization—surfacing feedback, synthesizing signals, and offering strategic perspective.

💼 Organizational Health

• Champion employee engagement and effectiveness in a dynamic hybrid environment.
• Coordinate cross-team initiatives to build team capabilities and foster inclusive culture.
• Monitor and improve organizational health metrics including training, development plans, and Thriving/Signals scores.

📈 Product Strategy

• Align India RoB with global product and business goals.
• Partner with Surface and Windows GTM leaders to drive India-specific motions in collaboration with MCAPS and field teams.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with top Surface and Windows customers across India and Asia.
• Represent W+D at IDC Executive Briefing Center and Customer Advisory Boards.
• Support executive communications with product and strategy inputs.

👥 People Strategy

• Drive people-focused RoB and hybrid workplace culture.
• Monitor training and development plans; improve organizational health metrics.
• Lead initiatives to enhance team effectiveness and culture across the org.

🎯 Leading Special Projects

• Lead strategic and ad-hoc projects with high visibility and impact.
• Refine and support team deliverables including presentations, partner decks, and executive communications.
• Design and deliver content for employee engagements and leadership forums.