Director Business Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

5d•$130,900 - $303,600

About The Position

Are you passionate about devices and interested in the opportunity to lead investment and portfolio management across Microsoft’s dynamic Surface Business? We are looking for an experienced and talented Director Business Manager to join the Surface Business Operations Team. 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

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles.
Equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles.
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles.
Equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage portfolio of OPEX spend.
Lead near- and long-term Surface investments.
Be a critical partner in making product roadmap decisions.
Bring a variety of perspectives to portfolio and investment plans.
Find solutions to problems others have not yet seen.
Deliver product investment plans, aligned with product portfolio plans.
Establish a set of processes across the Surface Team to manage and forecast spend (e.g., SOWs, contracts, negotiations, POs, etc.).
Provide regular updates and conversations with the W+D Leadership Team on status, trends, and recommendations as part of our ROB.
Build partnerships and solid relationships with individual Product Managers, Program Leaders and their teams to understand their plans across an integrated roadmap, working through these plans along with managing risks mitigations and changes.
Improve structure and processes.