Overview

As a Business Manager, you will help manage the day-to-day running of the business on behalf of a leader, including driving the rhythm of business (ROB), planning and executing department agendas, assisting in driving the budget planning process and ongoing review and managing workforce planning activities. You will help monitor organizational health and drive the health and culture of the organization.

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.

Responsibilities-
You will support day-to-day operations and review the rhythm of business (ROB) for software management tooling support, making improvement recommendations throughout. You will also help carry out continuous business plans during periods of change.

• You will follow best practices for strategy execution, while contributing to the management of strategy initiatives across functions.

• You will support leadership and their decision making by acting as a trusted advisor. This will include identifying and gathering information, forging key relationships, and communicating team needs.

• You will help develop team and individual capabilities, as well as manage development plans and culture initiatives.

• You will contribute to projects and project management as needed, including coordinating and reviewing work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 3+ 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 3+ 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 5+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience of working with Microsoft software and tools

• 3+ years of direct experience in a Business Administration or Project Coordination role

• Strong 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.

• Project Management Training or Certifications (e.g. PMP, Agile, etc.)

• Bonus if you have previous experience with Microsoft or matrixed organization.

Business Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $76,800 - $151,900 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 $100,800 - $168,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.