Business Manager - Sales Skilling

Business Manager

As Business Manager for the Sales Skilling team, you will drive strategy initiatives and help facilitate a rhythm of business (ROB), creating clarity in ambiguous situations, facilitating decision-making, and following up on action items. As appropriate, you will:

• Partner with Sales Skilling leadership to execute business plans and ensure seamless continuity of operations
• Lead strategy execution across internal stakeholders and teams in close collaboration with Sales Skilling leadership
• Apply deep understanding of organizational strategy and future deliverables to drive successful execution across multiple workstreams, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain healthy organizational signals and champion culture initiatives that align with Microsoft's People strategy, connecting leaders and teams to Microsoft's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) resources and guidance
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to address evolving business needs and manage complex operational challenges
• Coordinate annual and budget forecasting, track ongoing requests, and facilitate change orders
• Monitor evolving budget management guidelines and provide regular updates to supported program and purchase order owners

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.

Responsibilities

• Business Operations
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Organizational Health
• Program Management

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor'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 equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in business management, program management, process management, or process improvement.
• 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional business rhythms, including leadership team meetings, organizational communications, and strategic planning cycles.
• 4+ years of experience owning internal or external stakeholder relationships, including budget oversight, vendor coordination, and executive-level deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience leading complex organizational programs, including culture initiatives, readiness planning, and executive communications across global teams.
• 6+ years of experience managing budget planning and vendor operations, including forecasting, procurement compliance, and vendor resource alignment.
• 6+ years of experience supporting leadership teams, with a focus on driving clarity, alignment, and impact through structured communications and business planning.

Business Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 31, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.