Director Business Manager

Job ID: 200047588Posted: 2026-08-10Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $130,900 - $277,200 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: Fully on-siteRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Business OperationsDiscipline: Business ManagementCompany: MicrosoftOverviewAre you passionate about devices and interested in the opportunity to lead investment and portfolio management across Microsoft’s dynamic Surface Business? We are looking for an experienced and talented Director Business Manager to join the Surface Business Operations Team. 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.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will manage our portfolio of OPEX spend, lead our near- and long-term Surface investments and be a critical partner in making product roadmap decisions. You will bring a variety of perspectives to our portfolio and investment plans and help us find solutions to problems others have not yet seen. This will require solid thought leadership and frequent collaboration with partners across functional disciplines in both engineering and finance. You will join a solid and passionate team, tackle complex cross-group challenges with clearly identified outcomes and plans. You will also be asked to improve our structure and processes as part of that work.The leader in this position will deliver: Product investment plans, aligned with product portfolio plans.A set of processes across the Surface Team to manage and forecast spend (e.g., SOWs, contracts, negotiations, POs, etc.).Regular updates and conversations with the W+D Leadership Team on status, trends, and recommendations as part of our ROB.Partnerships and solid relationships with the individual Product Managers, Program Leaders and their teams to understand their plans across an integrated roadmap, working through these plans along with managing risks mitigations and changes.QualificationsRequired 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.Preferred Qualifications:Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles.OR equivalent experience.#W+DJOBSBusiness Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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.