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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Business Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$97.6k - $206.4k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Redmond, WA, USA
Remote
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, or Computer Science, plus at least four years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into structured plans and executable solutions.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including synthesizing multiple inputs into clear business insights.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including developing executive-level communications and presentations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional work in a complex, fast-moving organization.
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Judgment, discretion, ownership, and attention to detail.
  • Experience supporting a senior leadership team or large, complex organization.
  • Experience establishing business rhythms, governance frameworks, planning processes, or organizational operating models.
  • Experience using data and business intelligence to influence decisions and improve organizational performance.
  • Familiarity with AI, automation, or digital transformation and an interest in applying emerging technology to business operations.
  • Experience working across sales, incentives, finance, operations, or related enterprise functions.
Responsibilities
  • Drive core business management processes and operating rhythms that enable effective planning, execution, and accountability.
  • Translate leadership priorities into structured plans, milestones, actions, and measurable outcomes.
  • Identify operational gaps, dependencies, and opportunities to simplify or improve organizational operations.
  • Establish scalable processes, governance mechanisms, and business practices that increase organizational effectiveness.
  • Maintain visibility into key priorities, decisions, risks, and follow-through across the organization.
  • Support annual and ongoing business planning, priority setting, and organizational goal alignment.
  • Synthesize business, operational, and organizational data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
  • Develop executive-ready business reviews, decision materials, dashboards, and leadership briefings.
  • Connect signals across workstreams to proactively surface risks, opportunities, and areas requiring leadership attention.
  • Help design and manage leadership operating mechanisms, including business reviews, leadership meetings, planning sessions, and key organizational checkpoints.
  • Ensure leadership forums are decision-oriented, with clear objectives, pre-reads, actions, owners, and follow-through.
  • Partner with leaders and stakeholders to maintain alignment across organizational priorities and dependencies.
  • Develop and operationalize governance frameworks that clarify decision rights, ownership, escalation paths, and accountability.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver clear, consistent organizational communications aligned to leadership priorities.
  • Support organizational changes and strategic initiatives through structured stakeholder engagement and change management.
  • Simplify complex business topics into concise, actionable communications for leadership and broader audiences.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and digital tools to improve business processes, insights, and employee experiences.
  • Help modernize recurring business management activities by reducing manual work and improving access to actionable intelligence.
  • Partner with functional and technical stakeholders to translate business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions.
  • Champion responsible adoption of AI and new ways of working within the organization.
  • Build trusted relationships across Sales Design & Incentives and key partner organizations, including Finance, HR, Operations, and other business functions.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives by establishing clarity of scope, ownership, dependencies, and desired outcomes.
  • Influence without direct authority and bring stakeholders together around shared priorities.
  • Represent Business Excellence in broader organizational initiatives as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in a relevant field such as Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, or Computer Science, plus at least six years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles; or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus at least eight years of such experience; or equivalent experience.

About the company

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Microsoft

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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, Washington

Founded

1975

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  • US corporate staff receive education support: eligible, approved graduate coursework qualifies for up to $10,000 annually.
  • Cloud demand expands: July 2026 results showed Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43% year-over-year in fiscal Q4.
  • Investment has an earnings cushion: July 2026 results reported $155.2 billion consolidated operating profit for fiscal 2026.

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  • Office flexibility depends on the role: Microsoft's postings specify requirements ranging from fully remote to fully on-site.
  • Cloud capacity faces local limits: Microsoft describes power-grid delays and water constraints affecting US datacenter expansion.

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  • Developer reach extends beyond Azure: Microsoft's GitHub hosts code collaboration alongside AI coding tools.
  • Professional data widens its business: Microsoft owns LinkedIn's recruiting, advertising and workplace-learning network.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options

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