Senior Business Manager

The Senior Business Manager for the OneDrive & SharePoint Experiences PM team is a critical role that supports two Vice Presidents and works closely with the Leadership Team (LT) in driving product management and engineering operations, a thriving team culture, internal communications, and organizational health.
This position is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the PM LT operating rhythm and provides insight and advice to the LT around operational excellence, budget and headcount management, resource and fiscal planning, D&I initiatives, and participates in overall group strategy decisions. This role is also part of the Collaborative Apps & Platforms (CAP) Chief of Staff community which works together to drive efficiency and leverage the work of the group.ResponsibilitiesLeadership Effectiveness & Communication:
The CoS drives organization ROB processes and agendas. Participate as a valued LT member and offer business perspectives relevant to key strategic decisions. Maximize the effectiveness of the VPs by helping balance priorities, communicate effectively, participate in the most relevant meetings and connect with the team. Work with the leaders to engage with customers, partners, and the community to drive thought leadership for the product and the team.
Business Management & Operations:
In partnership with Finance and Business Management, proactively manage budget and headcount planning and strategy. ODSP Exp PM has a global footprint which requires active analysis, management and planning. Partner with finance and procurement to ensure effective budget management, headcount management and forecasting. Partner with staffing team to meet hiring requirements and elevate staffing conversations with the LT.
Work with the CAP Chief of Staff community and business operations to improve processes, procedures, and initiatives to run the business efficiently as the organization scales.
Team Development & Culture:
In partnership with HR and the LT, shape and drive the people agenda and lead team health initiatives, particularly focused on developing increased diversity, inclusion, and belonging. This is a shared accountability across all members of the LT.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:

• 5+ years of experience in product/program/operational management in the tech industry
• Experience with financial tracking and analysis
• Ability to create effective relationships, influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels
• Detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Enjoys working in fast-paced; sometimes ambiguous environment
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and capability working in fast-paced; sometimes ambiguous environment

Business Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 per year.
Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets (see below). The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role (except as noted below); the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
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