Business Operations Program Manager

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As a part of that, we are seeking a Business Operations Program Manager to be the engine behind our team’s day-to-day operations. This role is an amazing opportunity to help Microsoft engineering and research be successful in the Atlanta Engineering Site and shape the experience of our employees. 

Reporting directly to the Microsoft Site Engineering Lead, the Business Operations Program Manager collaborates with local site teams, employee groups, and partners to deliver programs that:

• Positively impact our employee experience and shape a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture at our engineering center.
• Engage the region’s ecosystems of STEM students, universities, and tech communities as well as customers and partners.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that is willing to take on any challenges the day brings with a high level of customer service and professionalism, someone who 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Site Leader in maintaining a rhythm of the business (RoB) that drives execution of core business priorities and encourages best practice sharing among development centers.
• Support and participate in strategic initiatives or cross-group projects contributing to the overall strategy. Create and implement accurate plans.
• Develop success metrics and communication approach for initiatives and projects. Track and communicate progress against success metrics.
• Deliver on programs in support of strategic initiatives or cross-group projects contributing to the overall strategy for engaging communities and ecosystems in the region.
• Partner with the finance team and business managers to support financial planning and budgeting. Participate in expense reporting, budget tracking, and reconciliation activities for the team as needed. 
• Plan and execute meetings, events, offsites, and partnerships both inside Microsoft and external with partners.
• Exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in communicating information and working with all levels of employees.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
• OR equivalent experience.
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience collaborating effectively across complex, matrixed organizations to drive operational outcomes, such as cross-functional coordination for events and logistics.
• Experience managing projects independently, ensuring accurate and timely execution of event plans and operational deliverables under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey timelines, expectations, and logistical details to internal and external stakeholders.

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 October 8, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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