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Join us at the forefront of innovation in Microsoft’s CoreAI Division at Microsoft India Development Center (IDC). CoreAI’s mission is to empower every developer to build the future with AI – we are innovating at the bleeding edge of Agentic AI with AI-powered dev tools like GitHub Copilot, a rapidly growing agent platform with Microsoft Foundry. As a Business Program Manager reporting directly to the Site Leader for CoreAI, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. This is a high-impact, Chief-of-Staff-style role where you’ll drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and elevate employee engagement across a rapidly growing 600+ people organization. If you're passionate about enabling leadership, influencing product and business strategy, and fostering a thriving culture—this is your opportunity to lead from the center.
Job Responsibility:
Architect and scale workflows across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida to support organizational growth
Own budget, headcount, and fiscal planning
ensure financial discipline and transparency
Partner with GTA and URT to drive hiring, campus programs, apprentices, and Springboard initiatives
Lead Rhythm of Business (RoB) across India and US stakeholders
Manage operational cadence including compliance, continuity planning, and headcount administration
Drive cross-org initiatives and special projects on behalf of the Leadership Team
Prepare executive briefings and ensure timely follow-through on action items
Extend the impact of the Site Leader and Leadership Team by driving business outcomes and cultural transformation
Build trust and enable fact-based decision-making through timely and relevant insights
Act as the pulse of the organization—surfacing feedback, synthesizing signals, and offering strategic perspective
Leverage employee listening tools & champion employee engagement and effectiveness in a dynamic hybrid environment
Coordinate cross-team initiatives to build team capabilities and foster inclusive culture
Monitor and improve organizational health metrics including training, development plans, and Thriving/Signals scores
Align India RoB with global product and business goals
Partner with CoreAI GTM leaders to drive India-specific motions in collaboration with MCAPS and field teams
Cultivate strategic relationships with top CoreAI customers across India and Asia
Represent CoreAI at IDC Executive Briefing Center and Customer Advisory Boards
Support executive communications with product and strategy inputs
Drive people-focused RoB and hybrid workplace culture
Monitor training and development plans
improve organizational health metrics
Lead initiatives to enhance team effectiveness and culture across the org
Lead strategic and ad-hoc projects with high visibility and impact
Refine and support team deliverables including presentations, partner decks, and executive communications
Design and deliver content for employee engagements and leadership forums
Requirements:
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
Experience leading strategic cross-org initiatives
Executive-level presentation and communication skills
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Nice to have:
8+ years in Program Management, Corporate Strategy, or Business Excellence
Financial management experience is a strong plus
Prior experience as Business Manager or Chief of Staff highly desirable
Exceptional communication skills to drive alignment and decision-making
Proven leadership and collaboration across virtual, cross-functional teams
Solid program management and problem-solving capabilities
High empathy and interpersonal awareness to engage across all levels
Financial acumen and operational rigor
Strategic mindset with adaptability to evolving business needs
Background in product design or strategy is a plus