Microsoft · 17 hours ago
Business Strategy Program Manager
United States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet. The Business Strategy Program Manager will drive transformational initiatives within the Workforce & Operations Practice, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution to deliver measurable impact across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead high-impact programs that align to Workforce & Operations Practice priorities, ensuring vision and execution remain tightly connected
Translate business strategy into clear program roadmaps, outcomes, and metrics
Drive cross-initiative integration, connecting related efforts into a unified transformation portfolio
Orchestrate large, complex initiatives through indirect management of Project Managers and cross-functional teams
Establish operating rhythms, governance models, and decision frameworks that enable clarity, speed, and accountability
Manage dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs across multiple initiatives to deliver business-critical outcomes
Serve as the primary interface to senior leadership, delivering executive-ready updates, dashboards, and impact narratives
Provide transparency across programs, enabling leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions
Champion operational excellence by embedding rigor, repeatability, and measurable value realization in every program
Establish change management strategies that prepare the organization for new ways of working, with emphasis on stakeholder readiness and adoption
Champion consistent standards, governance, and practices across operational programs
Drive continuous improvement by enabling feedback loops, best practices, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience
2+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Program Management
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution
Executive presence with proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries
Expertise in designing and implementing governance, operating rhythms, and integration frameworks
Experience within enterprise workforce planning, operations practices, or transformation programs
Familiarity with AI-enabled transformation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making
Solid communication and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex program dynamics into compelling, actionable insights for senior audiences
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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