Business Manager

The Business Manager will work within a team environment to support the operational and change management functions of the org and to support on-going growth and day-to-day operations related to customer and partner engagements, budget management, orchestration & planning, and support employee experiences.

• Lead the coordination and execution of executive customers and partner engagement aligned to the core business priorities
• Define and establish a decision-making framework and processes for selecting key customers and partners
• Manage and build relationships with leaders while using understanding of audience needs to ensure the optimal use of leaders' time
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among key stakeholders, including executive sponsors, and customer/partner representatives
• Connects leaders and teams to MSFT Diversity & Inclusion resources and initiatives
• Partners with HR and other business managers to implement/clearance culture and inclusion strategies
• Monitors and supports organizational health initiatives and tracks compliance and new training usage
• Drive completion of required trainings, and may organize or align to existing trainings or programs as needed
• Lead the end-to-end budget planning process, manage budget allocations for the team, and oversee financial operations to maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency
• Collaborate with team members and the Business and Industry Copilot organization to ensure consistency, alignment, and efficiency across new and existing initiatives

• 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
• Project management skills to organize a busy workload and deliver projects on time
• The ability to interact confidently with senior leaders of the organization in order to present/defend/clarify concerns or issues regarding an existing project, program, or solution
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed and global environment
• Attention to detail and a relentless focus on execution with the highest degree of quality
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people across the organization, including senior leaders, individual contributors, and support staff
• Ability to translate ideas into clear, high-impact communications
• Ability to maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments
• Experience in building effective business processes for diverse teams
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
• Preferred Qualification: 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

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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