Director Business Program Management at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

277200.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Process Management, Change Management, Operational Excellence, Team Development, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, AI Integration, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Leadership, Content Optimization, Business Judgement, Continuous Learning, Deal-Making Practices, Role Design

Industry

Software Development

Description

Working across various stakeholder organizations, this role drives strategy execution, operational consistency, and role evolution through professional development, business processes improvements and change management. People - Attract, retain, and continue to develop a high performing Commercial Enablement and Readiness Team. - Support the creation of an inclusive culture where your team members can operate as their authentic selves. Operational Excellence & Process Simplification - Streamline deal-making processes and standardize operations to drive productivity and maximize business value. - Align deal execution models and practices with strategic business priorities. - Partner across functions to establish and embed best-in-class deal-making practices. - Implement Voice-of-the-Field listening mechanisms to identify and address areas for improvement. Role Design Evolution, Resourcing & Technology Integration - Assess resourcing needs and define compensation and territory coverage plans aligned with strategic priorities. - Evolve role focus in alignment with business and market shifts, ensuring clarity in scope and required competencies. - Drive adoption of AI and platform enhancements that simplify and modernize end-to-end deal-making. - Partner with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment of roles, accountabilities, and success metrics. Readiness & Enablement - Develop and deliver readiness and professional development tailored to DMs, SCMs, CEs, and their Managers communities. Ensure teams have access to updated content, value propositions, and best practices. - Foster a culture of collaboration, community, and continuous learning across global teams Required/minimum qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement - OR equivalent experience. - 6+ years management (e.g., people, project, process, vendor, change) experience. Additional or preferred qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management , process management, or process improvement - OR Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience program management, process management, or process improvement - OR equivalent experience. - Proven success leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic business outcomes. - Background in operational process design, standardization, and change management. - Demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive clarity in complex environments. - Business judgement leveraging strong strategic thinking complemented with a bias for action and execution/operational excellence. - Experience evolving and driving global readiness initiatives focused on optimizing content, delivery, and on-going support - Experience leading teams through change, ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining high levels of performance. - Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect strategy to execution. Business Program Management M6 - 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.

Responsibilities

This role drives strategy execution, operational consistency, and role evolution through professional development and business process improvements. It involves streamlining deal-making processes and aligning execution models with strategic business priorities.