• Business Operations Program Manager

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    We’re looking for a motivated **Business Operations Program Manager** to join the Business Execution and Performance Team. This role focuses on business and data analytics, tracking performance against targets, and delivering insights to drive Surface growth. The candidate will also identify efficiencies through tooling and automation to boost productivity. Success requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to influence decisions through data and storytelling.

     

    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

    + Building data analytics capabilities to clearly articulate the health of the Surface business and opportunities for growth. Use data to track success, conduct analysisandidentify and scope new program opportunities and enhancements.

    + Turn data into decisions with AI and spearhead collaborative programs that enhance Surface business outcomes

    + Communicate program strategies and impact using storytelling and data visualization to gain stakeholder buy-in

    + Lead multiple projects, managing timelines, milestones, and financial outcomes.

    + Monitor program health using dashboards and cutting edgetechnologies to highlight risks, opportunities and mitigation plans

    + Drive operational excellence through process design, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

    + Embody our  Culture   and  Values .

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field AND 4+ years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement

    + OR equivalent experience.

    + Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable strategies with demonstrated skill in utilizing AI-driven tools to improve performance.

    + Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

    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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Ability to create effective relationships, influence, and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels.

    + Solid capability in verbal and written communications skills.

    + Demostrated analytical and critical judgment skills to assess risks, scrutinize details, and solve complex problems combined with business acumen to analyze business operations and financial health.

    + Proficiency in data analysis, including the ability to build data analytics tools to gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data to support business planning and strategies.

    + Detail-oriented with the ability to verify the accuracy and completeness of information.

     

    Business Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $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 $123,500 - $206,400 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

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 5, 2025.

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .