Business Program Management: Internship Opportunities at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

8170.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Metrics Tracking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Research, Operations Improvement, Communication, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Customer Feedback, Agility, Innovation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers the Microsoft Cloud. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.CO+I is responsible for the entire Microsoft datacenter delivery lifecycle, from planning to acquisition, pre-construction, construction and deployment to managing day-to-day operations and datacenter decommissioning.We operate one of the largest cloud networks on the planet - comprised of more than 400 datacenters across 70+ Azure regions, networked together with more than 600K kilometers of fiber. As a Business Program Management Intern, you will identify, define, and design opportunities to support and/or develop new programs or improve current programs. You will advocate for and demonstrate the value of the program through clearly defined metrics in order to gain buy in from stakeholders, partners and customers. You will monitor programs to ensure all activities align with program objectives and ensures program processes are executed efficiently including change management and/or program improvement efforts. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. 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. Please note this application is only for internships based in our Redmond, Washington office. Responsibilities Assists others in performing program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal and/or external market, sales, delivery), forecasting, and examining business trends (e.g., customer feedback and expectations) to identify audience size and program scope, stay current, agile, and competitive. Helps improve operations of existing programs by helping apply industry methodology, define program issues, assess various scenarios, and select the optimal scenario to resolve issues. With oversight from others, contributes to the direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise in order to help execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly. Learns to define vision and strategy for change, broad and specific impact, and the flow of communication to the organization. Learns how to define and track the success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results [OKRs] and Key Performance Indicators [KPIs]), such as quality, adoption, usage, impact, and effectiveness for the program. Assists others working with cross-functional (e.g., organizational, product, business) stakeholders (e.g., Engineering) to design programs from initiation to delivery. Embody our Culture & Values Qualifications Required Qualifications Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field. Must have at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship. Preferred Qualifications 1+ year(s) of academic or practical exposure to project management/program management The base pay range for this internship is USD $4550.00 - $8170.00 per month. 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 $6210.00 - $9320.00 per month. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-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.

Responsibilities

As a Business Program Management Intern, you will assist in identifying and designing opportunities to support or improve programs. You will advocate for program value through metrics and monitor program activities to ensure alignment with objectives.