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Microsoft Senior Business Program Manager - Datacenter Efficiency 
United States, Washington 
291945036

07.01.2025

Microsoftis the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, theCore Datacenter Services (CDS)

, you will be responsible for leading and managing our planning efforts for initiatives launched to our DC Ops Field.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 6+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
    • OR equivalent experience

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:

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

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 10+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
    • OR equivalent experience

Business Program 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 January 13, 2025.


Business Program Planning and Design

  • Identify and scope opportunities to develop framework/new program for intake, assessment and the planning for our business portfolio.
  • Gather program requirements, identify resource needs, create the project plan and targets, and works across teams to align on the plan of record.
  • Drive clarity in complex program issues and strive for simplification.

Business Program Management

  • Communicate the portfolio/program status and risk to relevant stakeholders and hold them accountable for following the established schedule, risk mitigation plans, and processes.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how systems work and impact one another.
  • Work with and leverage other teams to ensure program processes are rigorous and executed efficiently.

Business Program Excellence and Execution

  • Evangelize intake programs to stakeholders, partners, and customers to gain buy in.
  • Leverage data and performance metrics (Objectives and Key Results [OKRs]) to demonstrate the value of the program and show business impact.
  • Adapt a communication style and storytelling strategy according to audience and business needs.
  • Define and execute on a landing and communication plan.