Business Program Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

5d•$116,900 - $222,600

About The Position

Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution oversight across a portfolio of cross‑functional programs supporting CSS. They will serve as the central point of coordination between Business, Finance, and Workforce Management to ensure clear communication, predictable execution, and data‑driven decision making. The role is accountable for proactive risk identification and mitigation, executive‑level status and dependency reporting, and continuous improvement of planning and execution processes. They will oversee cost‑benefit analysis, success metrics, and analytics‑driven insights to ensure resources are optimized and programs deliver measurable business impact. 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 7+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND10+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
10+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience.
10+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional projects.
8+ years people management experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate to all the Stakeholders on the status, progress, dependencies, risks, and issues with agreed mitigation plans for each program that encompasses the business planning model.
Establish processes which enable steady flow of communication between Business, Finance and Workforce Management (WFM).
Make recommendations to the leadership team on opportunities for risk mitigation.
Lead projects to improve planning and execution of decisions for CSS.
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to design programs from initiation to delivery. You’ll also apply subject matter expertise when overseeing teams as they define and track success criteria and performance metrics.
Oversee a portfolio of projects, communicating the program status and risk to stakeholders. You’ll also use industry expertise to help them work with other teams to ensure program processes are executed efficiently.
Oversee the processes of cost-benefit analyses and evaluating success metrics, while ensuring they optimize the use of data analytics to derive insights and identify risks and opportunities.