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.

Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing Microsoft Cloud for our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Senior Business Program Manager

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.”

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

Business Program Management Excellence

Collaborates with internal stakeholders and teams to supervise the creation and implementation of execution plans. Leads and oversees processes to ensure alignment across groups. Clearly communicates plans and mutual commitments across stakeholders, reviews process execution and performance to ensure results align with business priorities and scorecards. Sets effective practices for execution of strategies defined by leadership by leveraging consolidated information and advocating for and presenting clear business cases to the leader and business partners. Contributes to organizational design conversations and facilitates successful implementation of organizational plans and strategies (e.g., translates high-level strategic plans into concrete execution). Establishes key indicators of success in alignment with strategy to help streamline business strategy execution. Works within the organization to report against and adjust targets if necessary. Oversees corporate governance and performance management by providing insight and guidance on prioritizing and monitoring appropriate indicators, communicating progress to senior leadership, and evangelizing effective practices from the top levels of the company.

Creates clarity in ambiguous situations to facilitate and drive prioritization and decision making for leaders across the organization. Drives business direction and responsibility for leadership team to manage the planning process ensuring coordination with corporate planning processes as well as planning integration across the broader organization. Drives the architecture, development, and execution of the rhythm of business (ROB) aligned to the scope and complexity of the business. Provides direction for identifying and determining objectives to execute which are in alignment with the goals of the organization. Drives business review cadence. Ensures adherence to privacy and compliance, and drives accountability for the team and organization in executing core business activities. Works with senior leaders to drive expectation and influence content that enables realization of outcomes. Serves as a point of contact while understanding the business status and industry trends.

As appropriate, executes business plans to ensure continuation of business excellence at all times, including in adverse conditions, in accordance with corporate governance. When needed, ensures checks and balances are in place for the

team to ensure Microsoft's best interest with regard to strategic partnerships necessary for continuity of business. May strategize and develop business continuity plans with Microsoft corporate CELA and Business Continuity teams.

Leverages knowledge of the organizational strategy and planned deliverables for the upcoming year(s) to design complex budgets. Works in partnership with Finance to approve budgets and develops forecasting plans in partnership with the leadership team. Tracks financial progress against budget and may manage complex budgets with significant negotiation. Provides input on the development of principles and/or guidelines for budgeting and forecasting. Identifies actions that can be taken to course-correct and drive performance improvement. Anticipates business challenges based on forecasts and larger organizational circumstances. Works with Procurement team to coordinate future resources. Collaborates with leaders regarding resource management planning. Ensures spend remains within budget that the leader is aligned on the headcount and budget strategy.

Executive Leader and Team Communications

Leads executive-level communication with a variety of internal audiences. Ensures alignment with business priorities. Develops content and messaging related to the team's mission and key projects. Proactively seeks out relevant content (e.g., security requirements, priorities, and/or updates) to communicate to the organization. Optimizes the leader's time by organizing the daily communications of the leader. Performs triage and ghostwriting on behalf of the leader to expedite leader's time. May perform executive-level communication with a variety of audiences.

Business Program Evaluation and Improvement

Uses leadership direction and strategy to advocate for and secure sponsorship for business initiatives, shifting priorities to new objectives and influencing organizational behavior. Defines vision and strategy for change, manages communication, and drives change management adoption using proven methodologies. Regularly evaluates Rhythm of Business progress and adjusts plans as needed. Collects and reviews success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., ROI, SLAs, OKRs, KPIs) using scorecards and dashboards to monitor program alignment. Synthesizes data analytics to identify risks, create mitigation plans, optimize programs, and sunset those no longer meeting objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.

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:

• Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.

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Business Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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.