The Senior Business Manager for Engineering for US Government Clouds partners strategically with the leadership team, driving operational excellence and enabling clarity in decision-making across all initiatives. This role is pivotal in aligning priorities across the team and broader organization.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The US Government Clouds team …. we build on this mission by safeguarding platforms, services, and experiences. We innovate with a growth mindset, collaborate across boundaries, and uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a secure and inclusive environment where everyone thrives

• Strategic Alignment & Execution
• Partner closely with engineering and product leaders to drive strategic planning and execution
• Ensure alignment of priorities across cross-functional teams and business units.
• Operational Excellence
• Lead and manage business rhythms including leadership reviews, all-hands, and planning cycles.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely delivery of key priorities.
• Leadership Partnership
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, enabling clarity and focus on risk mitigation and secure design principles.
• Manage executive communications and change management for programs.
• Organizational Health
• Support culture and inclusion efforts, fostering a high-performing organization.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, and other support functions to ensure operational efficiency, including headcount planning and resource allocation for all programs.
• Special Projects
• Embody our culture and values.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor'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 equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Chief of Staff, program management, or strategic operations roles within technical or product organizations.
• Deep understanding of engineering and product development processes.
• Exceptional collaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment.
• Experience with strategic planning, business operations, and executive communications.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and building inclusive teams.
• Master’s degree in business administration or a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Cybersecurity).
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).

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.