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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Business Program Manager

Sales OperationsPosted on Nov 11
Full-time$97.6k - $206.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting sales operations, business operations, business program management, or related functions, including planning and execution across multiple business priorities.
  • Experience using data, business intelligence, performance metrics, and reporting to identify trends, inform decisions, and develop actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience supporting segmentation, territory planning, sales coverage, quota distribution, or annual business planning processes.
  • Experience developing and implementing scalable business processes that improve operational efficiency, sales productivity, or organizational effectiveness.
  • Experience managing cross-functional programs from planning through execution, including defining milestones, identifying risks, coordinating dependencies, and measuring results.
  • Experience collaborating across sales, finance, operations, strategy, and other business functions to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide data-driven insights into sales execution using standardized reporting to identify trends, support business decisions, and drive accountability for operational objectives.
  • Support sales tool simplification and the consolidation of data and reporting solutions.
  • Support adoption of Global Sales Operations Center services and standardized processes and tools to improve sales productivity, operational effectiveness, and organizational transformation.
  • Lead and manage fiscal year segmentation planning aligned with Microsoft's commercial strategy.
  • Provide recommendations to business leaders, coordinate planning and execution activities, identify risks and opportunities, and partner with the Global Sales Operations Center to address operational requirements and escalations.
  • Lead fiscal year territory planning and manage in-year territory adjustments.
  • Develop recommendations to optimize territory coverage, coordinate planning decisions with business leaders, and ensure execution aligns with established guidance and timelines.
  • Lead quota distribution processes and manage in-year adjustments to support sales execution and business performance.
  • Use data-driven insights to identify trends, evaluate sales performance, and recommend opportunities to improve sales productivity and revenue growth.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen capabilities through training, professional development, knowledge sharing, and operational resources.
  • Promote cross-training, peer learning, and collaboration across teams and the global Sales Operations community.
  • Demonstrate Microsoft's values of respect, integrity, and accountability in business decisions and daily operations.
  • Proactively identify operational risks, escalate concerns through appropriate channels, and support adherence to Microsoft's policies, processes, and Trust Code.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement, or a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field and 8+ years of such experience, or equivalent experience.

About the Company

Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, WA
Founded
1975

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