Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a global enterprise technology company whose Cloud & AI organization advances secure digital platforms, devices, and cloud services. The Business Program Manager will lead complex cross-functional programs involving financial operations, supplier contracting, operational efficiency, process improvement, and executive decision support across security and research organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex business and operational programs supporting financial operations across CISO and MSR, including supplier contracting, internal cloud spend analysis, and financial hierarchies
- Tracks financial progress against budget and may manage complex budgets with significant negotiation
- Analyze financial and organizational data to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations for leadership
- Identifies actions that can be taken to course-correct and drive performance improvement
- Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable processes, governance mechanisms, and operating procedures that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Anticipates business challenges based on forecasts and larger organizational circumstances and develops plans accordingly
- Manage complex projects from planning through execution, ensuring milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications are effectively managed
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
- OR equivalent experience
- Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
- Experience leading complex cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities
- Experience managing internal cloud spend
- Analytical capabilities with experience leveraging large datasets to generate business insights and recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to identify operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive measurable business improvements
- Experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment without direct organizational authority
- Written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and data-driven decision making
- Experience within Security, Engineering, Research, Technology, or large-scale enterprise organizations
- Experience partnering with Finance, Legal and Procurement teams
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing operating rhythms, governance frameworks, or business process improvements
- Experience developing automation, reporting solutions, or analytics capabilities that improve operational efficiency
- Knowledge of organizational planning, resource management, budgeting, and strategic planning processes
- Experience working with Microsoft business systems, workforce analytics, or enterprise reporting environments
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex business challenges into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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