Role at a glance
- Salary
- $116.9K – $203.6K/yr
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or...
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
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Role Summary
The Business Manager supports the Microsoft Copilot team within the Office of the CEO for Microsoft AI. The role manages procurement, organizational operations, financial planning, budgeting, and day-to-day business operations for the team.
What You'll Do
- Manage end-to-end procurement, including business requirements, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order processing.
- Drive efficiencies and alignment with procurement best practices in sourcing and vendor management.
- Partner with HR, finance, and hiring managers on headcount and organizational changes, including new hires, backfills, and attrition.
- Lead headcount tracking and reporting across teams.
- Own budget planning and forecasting, monitor performance against plan, and flag variances with actionable recommendations.
- Resolve day-to-day operational issues and remove obstacles across diverse business functions on behalf of the Copilot team.
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles, or equivalent experience.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources,...
- Strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information responsibly
- Ability to operate in a fast paced, changing environment
Preferred
- Master's Degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in relevant business-related roles
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in relevant business-related roles
Original job description
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Original job description
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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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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:
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
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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.
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.