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Business Manager

Microsoft
$97,600.00 - $188,400.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jul 24, 2026
Overview Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft's mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers' heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Are you an enthusiastic and optimistic individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The Agentic Security team in Microsoft Security is looking for an experienced Business Manager to join the Executive Office and support the Leadership Team. This role will report to the Chief of Staff and provide business operations support to senior leaders across the organization, including rhythm of business planning, team communications, event logistics, content management, headcount and budget processes, and AI-enabled operational improvements. Agentic Security is building the industry's most effective agentic security system, enablingorganizations to shift from human-led security operations to trusted autonomous protection powered by Microsoft's comprehensive security signals andthreat intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity to helpscale the operating model for anew,AI-firstorganization with significant customer, product, and business impact. A successful candidate will haveexperiencesupporting a senior (VP or higher) Leadership Team member in a fast-paced environment, with strong planning,organization,time management, communication, and prioritizationskills. The ideal candidate iscomfortable operatingthroughambiguity,adapting quickly as business needs evolve, andwilling to learn and useAI tools to improve business operations, communications,and decision support.Theymust be able tostayfocusedunder pressure,maintainpositive andprofessionalinteractions, and buildcredibility withinternal and externalpartners. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities Rhythm of Business - Lead, coordinate, and continuously improve theteamRoBto drive efficiency, accountability,andoperational clarityacrossleadershipmeetings,org communications, business reviews, finance reviews, people/org health rhythms, AMAs, town halls, customer/industryengagements, and other key forums.Capturedecisionsand outcomes,ensurefollow-up,providetimelyvisibility, and improveprocesses and toolsthat supportorganizational efficiency. Content Management - EnsureteamSharePoint sites, Teams channels, and team hubs aremaintainedwith key materials, including CVP announcements, org priorities, meeting notes, meeting agendas, action items, AMA/town hall materials, templates, and business operations resources. Design and execute high-quality leadership forums and team engagements including AMAs, Townhalls, in partnership with the admin team, ensuring clear outcomes, strong attendee experience, and follow-through. Coordinateandpreparecontent and agendas forleadershipengagements,includingall-hands,AMAs, town halls,LT offsites, customer meetings,EBCs, business reviews, and cross-Microsoft Security forums. Manageteamvendor budget and planningin partnership with investment area owners, Finance, and business operations partners.Work with EA, admin, HR, recruiting, and finance partners on staffing progress, headcount models, hiring state, PCN/requisition processes, and organizational updates. Support organization cultureandpeoplerhythms, including listening sessions, Signals follow-up, Connect cycles, onboarding moments, recognition, service awards, and org health activities. PartnerwithBusiness Managers,the ExecutiveOffice, and Microsoft Security partnerstoscalebest practices,common templates,and business operations processes forconsistency. Create, track, and report on organizational and business performance metrics relevant toAgentic Security priorities, business operations,peoplerhythms, finance/headcount processes,andleadershipdecision-making. Support organizational change management activities, includingreorgplanning, communications workbacks, leadership updates, distributionlistand access updates, and post-announcement follow-through. Additionalprojects asAgentic Securitybusiness needsevolve. Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required 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. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft CloudBackgroundCheck: - This position will be required to pass the Microsoftbackgroundand Microsoft Cloudbackgroundcheckupon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent skills in all aspects of planning, cross-group collaboration, communications, analyticalcapabilitiesand attention to detail Demonstrated skill of shifting approach in response to the demands of a changing situation Ability to prioritize multiple projects and problem-solving skills and following through on issuesin a timely manner Ability to deal with ambiguity, navigate uncertain situations, and drive for clarity Demonstrated strong capability in verbal and written communications skills across a geographically dispersed audience Practicalfluency with AI toolsto improve communications, content management, operational workflows,data synthesis,and decision support Ability to managehighly sensitiveor personal matters with tact and the utmost confidentiality Proactive collaborator; drive and initiative with a positive and professional approach Business Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $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 $125,000 - $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 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.