Senior Business & Strategy Program Manager

Join us at the forefront of innovation in the Windows + Devices organization at Microsoft India Development Center (IDC). As a Senior Business & Strategy Program Manager reporting directly to the Vice President, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. This is a high-impact, Chief-of-Staff-style role where you'll drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and elevate employee engagement across a rapidly growing 1200+ person org. If you're passionate about enabling leadership, influencing product and business strategy, and fostering a thriving culture—this is your opportunity to lead from the center.

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.

Responsibilities

Business Operations

• Architect and scale workflows across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida to support organizational growth.
• Own budget, headcount, and fiscal planning; ensure financial discipline and transparency.
• Partner with GTA and URT to drive hiring, campus programs, and Springboard initiatives.
• Lead Rhythm of Business (RoB) across India and US stakeholders.
• Manage operational cadence including compliance, continuity planning, and headcount administration.
• Drive cross-org initiatives and special projects on behalf of the Leadership Team.
• Prepare executive briefings and ensure timely follow-through on action items.

Leadership Enablement

Organizational Health

Product Strategy

People Strategy

Leading Special Projects

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

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 :

Preferred Qualifications

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Skills Required

Corporate Strategy, Business Excellence, Program Management, Communication, Financial Management