Senior Business Manager

Overview

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.


Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's core cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180+ million using Office 365, and millions using other services - all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure - CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.


Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world's largest online services.


We are looking for a Senior Business Manager to own the Datacenter Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) Leadership team Operating Rhythm, Financial & Headcount Management, Strategy Development and Execution, and Special Projects. This is a high-impact role for someone with sharp financial acumen, a strategic and business-minded orientation, and a strong bias for action.


Responsibilities

Resource Planning & Headcount Management

• Partner with EPC Leadership team, finance, and hiring managers to manage headcount and organizational changes, including new hires, backfills, and attrition, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
• Lead headcount tracking and reporting, maintaining up-to-date records of current and planned headcount across teams

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Own and manage the organization's budget planning and forecasting processes, partnering with finance to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals

• Monitor budget performance on an ongoing basis, tracking actuals vs. plan and flagging variances with actionable recommendations

Business Management & Operations

• Own and drive efficiency into the organization rhythm of business

• Partner with a Leadership team to develop a strategic roadmap and track progress against initiatives

• Own organizational communications

• Drive OKR development, tracking, and management across the organization

Special Project/Programs and Initiatives

• Manages cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and business needs. Engages projects/programs while executing aspects of projects/programs for larger areas, including work on strategic efforts that require hands-on experience which may be across multiple disciplines.

Other Responsibilities

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• 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.

Background Check 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 Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• 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.
• Attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast paced, changing environment.

Business Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 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 $125,000 - $206,400 per year.


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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.