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Senior Business Manager

Microsoft
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026
💰 $188,400/yr($97,600/yr$188,400/yr)

About the role

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



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+ yea

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