Role at a glance
- Job function
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Product, Strategy & Operations Business Operations
- Salary
- $165.6K – $303.6K/yr
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or...
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Role Summary
The Senior Director, Enterprise Transformation leads enterprise-wide transformation work on Microsoft’s Continuous Improvement team, advancing AI-enabled operating models and operational excellence. The role focuses on complex organizational challenges, workflow modernization, and measurable business improvements.
What You'll Do
- Manage a portfolio of transformation engagements, align stakeholders, and orchestrate cross-functional teams.
- Redesign end-to-end business workflows to improve performance.
- Translate strategic priorities into plans, operating mechanisms, and measurable goals.
- Facilitate Kaizen events with senior leaders and teams to align priorities and drive decisions.
- Identify organizational barriers, enable decision-making, and maintain momentum across boundaries.
- Use data-driven insights to prioritize action, measure results, and refine designs at scale.
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View full postingQualifications
Required: A master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field with 6+ years of process management, process execution, process optimization, or related experience; or a bachelor's degree in those fields with 8+ years; or equivalent experience.
Preferred
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or...
- Lean, Business Process Management Professional, Change Management (e.g., Prosci), Six Sigma, and/or Agile certifications.
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Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level transformation: manage across a portfolio of engagements—define the work, align stakeholders, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes at pace.
- Reimagine end-to-end workflows: redesign critical business processes that span organizational boundaries to deliver step-function improvements.
- Translate strategy into execution: establish clarity and operational rigor by translating priorities into clear plans, operating mechanisms, and measurable goals.
- Build cross-org alignment: facilitate outcome-driven Kaizen events with senior leaders and teams to align priorities, surface tradeoffs, and drive clear decisions and results.
- Remove barriers and build momentum: identify structural blockers, enable decision-making, and maintain momentum across complex organizational boundaries.
- Accelerate outcomes through AI and insights: use data-driven insights to prioritize action, measure results, and iteratively refine designs at scale.
- Champion change leadership and culture: shape a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement that accelerates impact.
- Develop and lead a high-impact team: coach talent to think critically, operate systemically, and deliver results that transform the business.
- Embody our Culture and Values in all work.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or related experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 8+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or related experience
- OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or related experience (e.g., data analytics)
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field AND 15+ years process management, process execution, process optimization, or related experience (e.g., data analytics)
- OR equivalent experience.
- Lean, Business Process Management Professional, Change Management (e.g., Prosci), Six Sigma, and/or Agile certifications.
Process Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
About the company
Microsoft
Large Enterprise
Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.