Senior Business Program Manager

Job ID: 200052325Posted: 2026-09-04Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $116,900 - $203,600 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 3 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Business OperationsDiscipline: Business Program ManagementCompany: MicrosoftOverviewSecurity represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate.The Management and Data Security (MDS) organization builds Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Purview, which help customers manage and protect their users, devices, applications, and data in an increasingly complex digital environment. The organization brings together product and engineering teams to deliver trusted solutions at global scale. MDS is part of the Microsoft Security organization. MDS operates in a fast-moving environment that requires clear priorities, disciplined execution, strong cross-team partnerships, and an operating model that helps leaders and teams move with speed. We value customer focus, accountability, inclusion, operational excellence, and a culture where people can do their best work.The Senior Business Program Manager will join the MDS Executive Office and report to the Chief of Staff. This person will serve as a strategic operator and trusted partner to the MDS leadership team, with primary accountability for the organization's Rhythm of Business (ROB), operating cadence, and portfolio of organization-wide programs and events.Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.ResponsibilitiesOwn and improve the MDS Rhythm of Business, ensuring key reviews and planning forums are focused and drive clear decisions. Design each forum with a clear purpose, decision model, agenda, inputs, and expected outcomes; ensure the cadence remains focused on the highest-priority business and organizational needs.Manage the operating calendar, prepare leaders, track commitments, and address risks or gaps.Lead MDS-wide programs and events from planning through delivery, including budgets, communications, and success measures.Partner with the Chief of Staff and leadership team to turn priorities into action and keep work moving across teams.Improve workflows through automation and introduce AI-enabled insights to increase speed, transparency, and quality of decision-making.Build strong partnerships across the MDS Executive Office and MSEC Business Manager community.Handle complex and sensitive work with good judgment and discretion.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field AND 6+ years of experience in business planning, operations management, program or project management, strategy, finance, human resources, communications, or a related role;OR equivalent experience.Other Requirements: 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and deadlines.Experience developing executive-ready communications, presentations, business reviews, or planning materials. #MSFTSecurityBusiness Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.