Business Operations Manager

Are you an experienced Business Operations Manager looking for an opportunity to have an impact on pretty much every enterprise---big and small---out there?  Are you a high-energy, detail-oriented team player with solid communication skills, and an affinity for a fast evolving environment that includes stakeholders, global coverage and a diverse set of internal and external engagements?  We are the US East & Gulf Coasts Engineering and Research Community and we are looking to drive impact at scale, advocate a One Microsoft and One Engineering mindset, and serve as a champion for our employees across the East & Gulf Coasts region. This is a unique career opportunity that combines technical capability, business insights, internal/external communications, community partnerships, and leadership in employee experience. 

We seek a highly resourceful, self-driven Business Operations Manager with passion for partnering, detailed execution, program management, and influencing others to drive impact. This candidate cares deeply about creating a vibrant and inclusive work environment for all.  

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. Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers to levels they cannot achieve anywhere else.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain (and evolve as necessary) the rhythm of the business (RoB) that drives execution of core business priorities and encourages best practice sharing among the sites. 

• Support and participate in strategic initiatives or cross-group projects contributing to the overall strategy. Create and implement accurate plans. Develop success metrics and programmatic approach for these initiatives and projects. 

• Partner with corporate communications and local teams to deliver on an internal communication (meetings, presentations, milestones, etc.) and external communication (university engagement, customer, partner, PR, etc.) strategy that reinforces Microsoft’s values, brand, and presence in the region. 

• Partner with leaders, HR, Microsoft Garage, and Employee Resource Groups to shape and influence a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture across the region. 

• Maintain relationships with peers outside the team to ensure cross-group  collaboration and serve as strategic advisor to the regional community. 

Other

•  Embody our Culture  &  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.
• 4+ years in a program management, project management, research and engineering lead, finance, technical sales or technical advisor role 
• Ability to travel up to 25% 

Other 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

• 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 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 role
  • OR equivalent experience.

Business Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,6