Business Manager

Overview 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 3+ 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 IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 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 $123,500 - $206,400 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.