Business Manager

Microsoft; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London seeks a Business Operations Manager to collaborate with leadership and drive organizational success. The role involves managing strategic planning, team health initiatives, and business metrics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in financial management or business operations. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. This role is ideal for those passionate about creating clarity and driving success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, business planning, operations, strategy, or related roles.
• People management experience preferred.
• Strong program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to drive the planning process.
• Shape the people agenda and manage team communications.
• Lead special projects and coordinate key business initiatives.

Skills

Financial management

Business planning

Operations

Project management

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Working in a global sales and marketing organization at the intersection of customers, hardware partners, and channel partners, you will:

1. Business Operations: Partner with the LT to drive the planning process, coordinate with corporate planning, manage team participation in key business events, and oversee strategic planning activities. Manage business metrics such as scorecards and KPIs.
2. Organizational Health: Collaborate with HR and LT to shape the people agenda, lead team health initiatives, and plan learning solutions. Manage team communications and drive cross-team process improvements.
3. Special Projects/Programs and Initiatives: Lead and coordinate the Rhythm of the Business, improve processes for scalability, and partner with finance, HR, and other teams for budget, staffing, and compensation management.

If you are passionate about creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering success, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and experience in financial management, business planning, operations, strategy, project management, or related roles.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications: People management experience, program management skills, excellent communication, ability to work independently, strong relationship-building skills, integrity, and understanding of Microsoft’s strategy and offerings.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, please contact us through the provided form.