Business Program Manager
@ Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
$150,000
On Site
Full-time
Posted 27 days ago

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Overview

The Industry Partner Solutions (IPS) organization at Microsoft accelerates revenue and share growth by empowering customers and partners to securely transform with Microsoft Cloud, AI, Windows devices, and experiences. Within IPS, Windows and Devices Sales (WDS) combines build and sell motions of Windows and device solutions to delight Commercial and Consumer customers worldwide.

Role Description

The Business Program Manager (BPM) in the Device Partner Sales (DPS) team supports the Project Management Organization by driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and execution across key planning and governance initiatives. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to manage intake processes, enable capacity planning, and support program governance to ensure delivery of business priorities.

Responsibilities & Collaboration

  • Engage with engineering, operations, finance, legal, and business strategy teams.
  • Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage intake processes and capacity planning.
  • Support program governance and ensure successful delivery of priorities.

Company Culture

Microsoft empowers every person and organization to achieve more, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, respect, integrity, accountability and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

  • Operational Excellence
  • Capacity Planning
  • Program Governance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight program management skills.
  • Research Microsoft culture: Understand their mission and values.
  • Emphasize cross-functional experience: Showcase collaboration achievements.
  • Practice scenario questions: Prepare for strategic and operational topics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review project management software.
Brush up on data analysis tools.
Understand capacity planning metrics.
Practice strategic governance scenarios.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led change.
Explain stakeholder conflict resolution approach.
Detail experience collaborating across teams.
Share a moment of strategic decision-making.

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