"Alerted.org

Overview

Microsoft’s **Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I)** organization powers one of the largest and most advanced global datacenter infrastructures in the world—delivering secure, compliant, cost-effective, and highly available cloud services that customers depend on. As a **Senior Business Manager** in the Executive Office within **CO+I** , you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across the organization. This position partners closely with senior leadership to manage business rhythms, oversee internal communications to the broader Business Management Community, and enable decision-making that supports Executive Office functions and deliverables.

This role requires an ability to navigate business priorities, foster cross-functional collaboration, and deliver insights that accelerate execution in a fast-paced, global environment. It will be critical that this person is able to communicate across teams, stakeholders, and executives to drive consensus and land messages. Being able to garner support for initiatives by gaining the respect of others and inspiring trust and confidence is a must.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders and teams to supervise the creation and implementation of execution plans. Lead and oversee processes to ensure alignment across groups.

+ Support the development of content for internal communications that go to the BM community and partners by partnering closely with the Chief of Staff, communications and operations teams.

+ Create clarity in ambiguous situations to facilitate and drive prioritization and decision making for leaders across the organization.

+ Drive the architecture, development, and execution of the rhythm of business (ROB) aligned to the scope and complexity of the business.

+ Synthesize insights and leverage expertise to influence the Executive Office and other leadership.

+ Manage and build relationships with the BM community. May interact with a broader array of high-level partners and stakeholders at scale for the business.

+ Drive cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and to manage complex business needs.

+ Engage in project management or may act as a project/program manager to ensure organization-wide implementation of strategic efforts that require hands-on coordination across multiple functional disciplines and business organizations.

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.

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+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles

+ OR equivalent experience.

Business 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

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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)