Business Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

15h

About The Position

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.
Within Azure Data, the Azure Data Analytics team builds the core analytics experiences in Microsoft Fabric. We own the Data Warehouse, Data Engineering, Data Science, AI, and Power BI workloads, enabling customers to ingest, transform, analyze, and derive insights from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at enterprise scale. Our team is at the center of Microsoft's strategy to deliver a seamless, end-to-end analytics experience in Fabric.
The Analytics exec office manages all the behind-the-scenes Budget, Headcount and Operating procedures and processes to ensure that the Azure Data Analytics priorities can be achieved. Our team makes tangible impact on this growing organization, getting things done efficiently and at-scale. We span large and diverse global teams, and drive processes and practices that streamline the business and drive results.
As a Business Manager, you will report to the lead Business Manager, Azure Data Analytics, and oversee business operations—including budget, headcount, and ROB—while managing gross margin analysis, financial planning, and historical trends. You’ll proactively identify process improvements based on business trends and their impact on financial outlooks.
Success in this role will require deep partnership building and collaboration with the Azure Data Central Business Operations team, Product and Engineering teams, and Microsoft Finance stakeholders; while maintaining effective communication and operational capabilities ensuring all relevant parties are up to date and informed with the relevant data on their portfolios. You’ll support the analytics business at all levels, uphold high professional standards, and manage confidential information. If you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and enjoy strategic execution, this role is for you.
We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 3+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ 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 5+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Analytics External Resources budget including financial planning in partnership with the Azure Data central team, Analytics PO processing, monthly accruals, invoicing and reporting.
• Operate and maintain the Analytics Discretionary budget including planning, and execution, pre-approvals for Computer/Peripherals, Training & Entertainment, and process ownership of the cascaded Morale/Training budgets.
• Operate and maintain the Analytics strategic resource efficiency and conversion operations projects including status & tracking (e.g., Project Zero (an internal efficiency project) and Cost of Goods Capacity savings.
• Co-lead the Analytics headcount and people dollars strategy in collaboration with the lead Business Manager, and support the headcount operations, including headcount and position control number requests, position processing, and position reporting.
• Guidance owner/SME for all owned budget categories for Analytics
• Contribute reporting to business read outs for all owned Analytics budget categories (e.g., commentary and additional slides into the monthly business reviews)
• Communication excellence (clarity, accuracy & audience) throughout all initiatives and programs (Writing + Verbal)
• Trusted advisor to lead Business Manager, Azure Data analytics, and Analytics exec leadership team for all owned budget categories and projects
• Effective collaboration with cross-division partners (e.g., engineering; product managers; other business managers across Azure Data and Central team; Finance; Project Owners)
• Embody our culture and values

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level