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Come join the Office of the CEO for Microsoft AI! Our organization is in the forefront of Microsoft's AI ambition and we are looking to expand the CEO office that provides critical support to enable the leaders to focus on building great products! We're looking for a Business Manager to support the Microsoft Copilot team! If you're an entrepreneurial, grounded, and hard-working, you'll fit right in—come and join us as we work on building our consumer AI companion, Copilot! Each day will be different and will require agility, teamwork, and a commitment to operate with integrity, inclusivity, trust, and our learn-it-all culture. At Microsoft AI (MAI) we are pushing the boundaries of technology. We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. A small, friendly, fast-moving team, we support each other to do the best work of our lives, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. We run lean, obsess about users, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact. It's a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Procurement & Vendor Management: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including defining business requirements and collaborating with the sourcing team on vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order processing
Ensure alignment with procurement best practices and drive efficiencies in sourcing and vendor management
Headcount & Organizational Operations: Partner with HR, finance, and hiring managers to manage headcount and organizational changes, including new hires, backfills, and attrition, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
Lead headcount tracking and reporting, maintaining up-to-date records of current and planned headcount across teams
Financial Planning & Budget Management: Own and manage the organization's budget planning and forecasting processes, partnering with finance to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals
Monitor budget performance on an ongoing basis, tracking actuals vs. plan and flagging variances with actionable recommendations
Business Operations: Serve as a resourceful problem-solver across diverse business functions, removing obstacles and handling day-to-day operational issues on behalf of the Copilot team
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 3+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
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.
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 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 OR equivalent experience.
Strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast paced, changing environment.