Senior Business & Strategy Program Manager

Overview

Join us at the forefront of innovation in Microsoft’s CoreAI Division at Microsoft India Development Center (IDC). CoreAI’s mission is to empower every developer to build the future with AI – we are innovating at the bleeding edge of Agentic AI with AI-powered dev tools like GitHub Copilot, a rapidly growing agent platform with Microsoft Foundry. As a Business Program Manager reporting directly to the Site Leader for CoreAI, 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 600+ people organization. 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, apprentices, 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

• Extend the impact of the Site Leader and Leadership Team by driving business outcomes and cultural transformation.
• Build trust and enable fact-based decision-making through timely and relevant insights.
• Act as the pulse of the organization—surfacing feedback, synthesizing signals, and offering strategic perspective.
  
  

💼 Organizational Health

• Leverage employee listening tools & champion employee engagement and effectiveness in a dynamic hybrid environment.
• Coordinate cross-team initiatives to build team capabilities and foster inclusive culture.
• Monitor and improve organizational health metrics including training, development plans, and Thriving/Signals scores.
  
  

📈 Product Strategy

• Align India RoB with global product and business goals.
• Partner with CoreAI GTM leaders to drive India-specific motions in collaboration with MCAPS and field teams.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with top CoreAI customers across India and Asia.
• Represent CoreAI at IDC Executive Briefing Center and Customer Advisory Boards.
• Support executive communications with product and strategy inputs.
  
  

👥 People Strategy

• Drive people-focused RoB and hybrid workplace culture.
• Monitor training and development plans; improve organizational health metrics.
• Lead initiatives to enhance team effectiveness and culture across the org.
  
  

🎯 Leading Special Projects

• Lead strategic and ad-hoc projects with high visibility and impact.
• Refine and support team deliverables including presentations, partner decks, and executive communications.
• Design and deliver content for employee engagements and leadership forums.
  
  

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.
• Experience leading strategic cross-org initiatives.
• Executive-level presentation and communication skills.
  
  

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 Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  
  
  

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8+ years in Program Management, Corporate Strategy, or Business Excellence.
• Financial management experience is a strong plus.
• Prior experience as Business Manager or Chief of Staff highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Proven leadership and collaboration across virtual, cross-functional teams.
• Solid program management and problem-solving capabilities.
• High empathy and interpersonal awareness to engage across all levels.
• Financial acumen and operational rigor.
• Strategic mindset with adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Background in product design or strategy is a plus. 
  
  

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.

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.