What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Manager position at Microsoft Power Platform Community?
Overview
The Experience Devices (E D) Strategy & Growth team is seeking a results-driven Senior Business Manage r who is passionate about organizational effectiveness and operational excellence . O ur team is uniquely positioned at the strategic epicenter of E D and our mission is to drive growth of our company’s cutting-edge generative AI solutions across the commercial and consumer spectrum. We tackle technical challenges across a diverse tech stack, delivering solutions that directly impact the bottom line of the business.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Business Manager to serve as a force multiplier, to elevate the organization and help the team work better together. This role requires the ability to think at a programmatic level and drive clarity, efficiency and consistency across team processes and operations . We’re looking for an a mbitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and effectively manages priorities while working and build ing relationships with leaders .
As a member of this team, you’ll have unique visibility into a key Microsoft business and the opportunity to drive impact across the E D organization. You will manage the organization’s business operations, executive communication and engagement plans, and develo p business processes and programs to achieve strategic objectives and priorities. The ideal candidate has experience working in fast-paced, high impact environments, and demonstrates skills in executive presence, stakeholder management, communication, and project/program management.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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
Rhythm of Business
Required Qualifications:
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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 10, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
The Experience Devices (E D) Strategy & Growth team is seeking a results-driven Senior Business Manage r who is passionate about organizational effectiveness and operational excellence . O ur team is uniquely positioned at the strategic epicenter of E D and our mission is to drive growth of our company’s cutting-edge generative AI solutions across the commercial and consumer spectrum. We tackle technical challenges across a diverse tech stack, delivering solutions that directly impact the bottom line of the business.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Business Manager to serve as a force multiplier, to elevate the organization and help the team work better together. This role requires the ability to think at a programmatic level and drive clarity, efficiency and consistency across team processes and operations . We’re looking for an a mbitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and effectively manages priorities while working and build ing relationships with leaders .
As a member of this team, you’ll have unique visibility into a key Microsoft business and the opportunity to drive impact across the E D organization. You will manage the organization’s business operations, executive communication and engagement plans, and develo p business processes and programs to achieve strategic objectives and priorities. The ideal candidate has experience working in fast-paced, high impact environments, and demonstrates skills in executive presence, stakeholder management, communication, and project/program management.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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
Rhythm of Business
- Leverage knowledge of the CVP’s goals and business approach to ensure business activities are aligned with the CVP’s objectives.
- D evelop and execut e the Rhythm of Business (ROB), collaborating with senior leaders to achieve key outcomes and align organizational objectives with overarching goals.
- Build workback schedules and plan content reviews for team meetings, events and communications including executive comms, newsletters, all-hands meetings and presentations.
- Manage agendas and deadlines for leadership and business review cadences , including LT syncs , leadership community syncs, product and strategy reviews, and org -level check-ins.
- Drive the annual planning and budget process , supporting the team with templates and workback schedules to effectively document , communicate and manage the process.
- Partner with Finance and senior leadership to design, approve, and manage budgets and forecasting plans.
- Collaborate with leaders on resource management planning and align headcount strategy with o rganizational objectives .
- Support people management as needed, and lead the implementation of organizational changes, including employee data management and skilling plans.
- Ensure business conduct is compliant, including processes, training, purchasing and hiring .
- Actively participate in org Business Manager forums, gathering and sharing critical information with the Leadership Team to ensure that the team has the necessary information to meet key deadlines and make decisions.
- Identify operational gaps and opportunities to streamline and create new efficient processes.
- Mentor others in the execution of tactics to support overall business operations strategy.
- Monitor organization health and support t eam leaders in responding to culture issues and leading culture initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion [D&I], hiring, onboarding) .
- Manage the executive summary reporting of bi-annual Employee Signals, including communication of results and oversight of the action plan to deliver improvement on scores .
- Optimize processes to deliver improvements that are sustainable, more productive and scalable .
- Create and lead communications strategy and planning efforts designed to provide visibility and transparency on key developments and notable events for the organization.
- S upp ort leaders by s ourc ing and curat ing executive-level presentations and messaging tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Scale messages appropriately for a given effort, including expertise in the levers to use to achieve scale and planning for scale from the outset. Embed diversity and inclusion (D&I) throughout strategy and execution.
- Synthesize information into actionable insights to inform business decisions, providing strategic advice and fostering leadership influence.
- Utilize relationships and key partnerships to influence strategic decisions, ensure alignment, and support leadership initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional projects to address evolving business needs and drive complex initiatives. Examples include investment requests, resource rebalancing, efficiency initiatives and geography strategy .
- May serve as a project/program manager to ensure successful execution of strategic efforts requiring coordination across multiple disciplines and business units
- Embody our Culture and Values
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor'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 equivalent experience.
- 3 years experience in writing and designing executive -level communications.
- Demonstrated capability to contribute effectively to a diverse and inclusive team.
- Business acumen, creativity, and strategic thinking skills, complemented by a proactive approach to problem-solving and navigating ambiguity.
- A track record of delivering results through high-level collaboration.
- Work independently, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, as well as negotiate and collaborate effectively .
- Judgment and decision-making skills, showing the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information.
- Comfortable influencing decision-making, tak ing on big challenges, advocat ing a position, build ing a business case, and influenc ing others .
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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 10, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Salary : $115,000 - $219,200
