Director of Business Management - Digital Marketing and Media at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

251900.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Management, Operations, Financial Management, Strategy, Project Management, HR, Budget Management, Organizational Leadership, Cross Functional Initiatives, Digital Marketing, Media Strategy, Compliance, KPI Tracking, Organizational Design, Strategic Planning, Team Culture

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft’s Digital Marketing organization is seeking an innovative, results-driven Director of Business Management - Digital Marketing and Media to support the Vice President (VP) of Digital Marketing and Media. This role sits at the heart of how Microsoft connects its marketing messages to global consumer and commercial audiences through digital experiences, paid media, creative excellence, and integrated storytelling. The Digital Marketing and Media teams lead Microsoft’s global paid media strategy, manage relationships with our media and creative agencies of record, and drive digital engines across owned channels that fuels business growth. This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, enabling strategic clarity, and driving cultural cohesion across these highly visible, fast-moving‑ teams. As a key member of the VP’s leadership team, the Director of Business Management acts as a strategic advisor and operational leader — responsible for business performance, budget management, organizational rhythm, and cross team execution. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, operates with a high degree of integrity, communicates with clarity, and leads through influence. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and build a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability where employees can thrive. Responsibilities Business Operations Architect, manage, and evolve the Rhythm of Business (ROB) for the Digital Marketing and Media organization. Lead strategic planning processes, providing business insights that drive decision-making and predict business outcomes. Partner with leaders to define priorities, build operating frameworks, and execute strategic objectives. Lead business review cadence, ensuring effective preparation, follow-through, and alignment across stakeholders. Ensure compliance and privacy standards are met across the team’s processes, tooling, and operations. Strategic Execution Translate the VP’s strategic priorities into clear operational plans and drive execution across the organization. Establish and maintain KPIs (key performance indicators) and OKRs (objectives and key results) in alignment with business strategy, proactive tracking, and reporting progress. Drive alignment across cross functional groups, surfacing risks early and creating unified execution plans. Develop the organization’s budget in partnership with Finance and guide forecasting, investment decisions, and resource planning. Lead headcount strategy, organizational design, and long-range planning that supports future growth. Executive Enablement Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the VP, providing insights, counsel, and organizational perspective. Serve as a proxy for the VP as needed to accelerate execution and maintain accountability across the business. Build relationships with leaders, internal partners, and external stakeholders to advance the business agenda. Organizational Health & Culture Champion team culture, onboarding programs, and retention-focused efforts. Analyze organizational health metrics (e.g., Microsoft Poll), identify trends, and lead response plans. Drive completion of compliance and role-based training and ensure the organization maintains a compliance scorecard. Identify development areas across the team and partner with Human Resources and Leadership Teams to deploy training and career growth initiatives. Special Programs & Cross Team Initiatives Lead complex, cross organization projects aligned to strategic priorities, including digital transformation, media innovation, leadership forums, and ‑enterprise-wide‑ programs. Create clarity in ambiguous or emerging areas, defining scope, success metrics, and execution plans. Drive strategic innovation, experimentation, and pilots that advance Microsoft’s digital marketing organization. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications 7+ years business management, operations, financial management, strategy, project management, HR (human resources), or related experience OR equivalent experience. Additional or preferred qualifications 12+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, Economics, Business, or related field OR 8+ years product management, strategy consulting, finance, business/corporate development, or related experience AND Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related field OR equivalent experience. Demonstrated success in executive level‑business operations, strategic planning, budget management, and organizational leadership. Proven track record driving cross functional initiatives in fast paced environments. Business Planning M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 - $272,300 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.

Responsibilities

The Director of Business Management is responsible for business performance, budget management, and cross-team execution within the Digital Marketing and Media organization. This role involves leading strategic planning processes and ensuring operational excellence across various teams.