Microsoft Senior Business Manager 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

67077138

Your role is critical to keeping priorities aligned, resources optimized, and execution on track so that the labs operate smoothly and strategically. You’ll learn to understand leadership’s priorities and distill them into operational structure and clarity for yourself, the Business Program Managers you’ll manage, and the vendors you’ll oversee. You’ll grow your network of business partners, broaden your analytical and strategic budget and procurement skills by working through research-specific edge cases, and deepen your managerial, communications and negotiation skills by immersing yourself in a research environment. You’ll also have opportunities to drive innovation and efficiencies through increased use of new/AI tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources or business-related roles

  • OR equivalent experience.

• 1+ year(s) people management experience.

• 3+ months of work or educational experience in a research environment.

• Experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, PowerBI, Copilot, Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft 365 (M365) tools.

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of work experience in a large and/or technology company.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Experience influencing leaders and other stakeholders with varied backgrounds, working styles, and perspectives.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional team environments.

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 May 24, 2025.

• Rhythm of the Business (ROB):
• Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with cross-functional business partners, to ensure seamless operational support. Key partners include Finance, Information Technology, Recruiting and more. Together with leadership, you will partner with Human Resources to support culture and employee experience initiatives such as follow-up on polls, and with real estate teams on long-range space planning to support evolving needs of the labs.
• Budget lead: Align with leadership’s strategic priorities to plan, forecast and track all aspects of budget, including headcount (open and occupied), discretionary spending, and Montreal’s intern program.
• Procurement lead: Provide subject matter expert expertise to oversee processes related to external staffing, purchasing, and payments.
• Broader org: Represent the three labs within the broader Microsoft Research Business Management Community, advocating for local needs and sharing best practices.
• Communications: Inform tactical and strategic business decisions for lab leadership, and extend their impact by coordinating and drafting internal and external messaging.

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