Business Manager

• Design and support the annual budget process, including people and non‑spend
• track and communicate financial performance against budget and keep leaders aligned and informed on budget and headcount strategy and plans
• Partner with supporting teams to understand resource structures and cost drivers
• manage complex spend and ensure spend remains within approved budget
• Ensure continuity of business operations during periods of change or special circumstances by maintaining continuity plans and operational readiness
• Drive and facilitate team rhythm of business (ROB), including key meetings, action tracking, engagement requests, and preparation for executive reviews
• Analyze performance metrics, define measurement plans, track and report results, and drive data‑driven decision making and accountability
• Prepare executive‑ready materials, business cases, and leadership updates
• research and propose strategic options and present insights clearly and concisely
• Collaborate with cross‑company and cross‑functional partners to supervise alignment of objectives, planning, execution, and outcome measurement
• Drive internal initiatives alongside team leaders, ensuring adherence to organizational, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment in communication, implementation, and planning and execution strategies
• Partner with executive office and leadership teams to co‑lead and land internal communications, priorities, updates, and security requirements
• Contribute to organizational health initiatives, including tracking and reporting on role‑based compliance training and new training adoption
• Partner with Human Resources and the business management community to define and execute culture, inclusion, engagement, and Microsoft priorities
• Drive accountability for completion of required training and security programs
• plan and execute training efforts

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 4+ 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

Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business‑related roles OR Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years experience in the same areas OR equivalent experience