Microsoft Senior Business Manager 

United States, Washington 

780437430

model and systemsdevelopment, consumer-focused AIproduct developmentstrategic technical partnershipsand broad-scale

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Leadership experience, including the ability to work closely with executive leadership and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team.
• Business acumen, creativity, and strategic thinking skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and navigating ambiguity.
• A track record of delivering results through superior collaboration.
• High level of analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, meeting tight deadlines while adapting to shifting business needs.
• A passion for technology, with a particular interest in how AI and other innovations can be applied to improve legal processes and operational efficiency.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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• objectivesand cross-functional integration across the broader organization.

• objectives

• Partner with Finance and senior leadership to design, approve, and manage budgets and forecasting plans. Develop metrics to track financial performance andidentifycorrective actions to enhance business outcomes. Align headcount strategy with organizationalobjectives.Identifyoperational gaps and opportunities to streamline and create new efficient processes.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive the creation and execution of operational plans, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.

• Ensure organizational accountability in executing core business activities, providing clarity in ambiguous situations to drive effective prioritization and decision-making for leaders.

• Drive internal commsandbusiness updates to provide visibility and transparency on key developments and notable events for the organization.

Strategy Execution & Activation:

• Monitor team health, support leaders in addressing cultural issues, and champion diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives.

• objectives.Assist

• providingstrategic advice and fostering leadership influence. Support people management as needed, and lead the implementation of organizational changes, including employee data management and skilling plans.

• Utilize relationships and key partnerships to influence strategic decisions, ensure alignment, and support leadership initiatives. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and manage relationships with senior leaders, synthesizing input and developing action plans.

Special Projects & Programs:

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

• Develop and deliver presentations and messaging on the team’s mission and strategic priorities. Provide executive-level communication tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with business goals.