Are you a collaborative, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about enabling team and business success? If so, the Canada Operating Unit is seeking a Business Manager to partner closely with leaders to optimize processes, support strategic planning and execution, and drive an effective rhythm of business.
As a member of the Chief of Staff Office, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Business Management community by supporting organizational culture, people governance, and change initiatives. The Business Manager will play a key role in helping teams achieve their goals and drive sustainable growth across the business.
The ideal candidate is customer-focused, data-informed, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. They demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and adaptability, and are comfortable operating in dynamic environments with evolving priorities. A growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential, along with a passion for empowering individuals and teams to perform at their best.
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
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the leadership team to help shape business priorities and drive an effective Rhythm of Business (ROB). Support the execution of business plans that enable operational continuity, resilience, and organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborate across teams and stakeholder groups to develop, implement, and track strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Contribute to planning activities, including budgeting and resource prioritization, informed by business objectives and insights.
- Provide strategic business support to leaders by aligning programs, priorities, and activities with desired outcomes. Leverage partnerships across the organization to advance key initiatives, offer data-informed recommendations, and support core business management functions.
- Foster a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing team environment by monitoring organizational health indicators, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and driving programs that strengthen culture, compliance, and continuous learning. Identify opportunities to build on team strengths and support ongoing development.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects that address evolving business needs and strategic priorities. Apply project management best practices to support the successful planning, execution, and adoption of organization-wide initiatives.
Qualifications
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.
- Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
Business Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $128,000 - CAD $222,400 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Business Management IC5 - L'échelle salariale de base typique pour ce rôle dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 128,000 $ CAD à 222,400 $ CAD par année.
Pour plus d'information au sujet de la rémunération, veuillez cliquer ici:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Ce poste sera ouvert pendant au moins cinq jours et les candidatures seront acceptées de façon continue jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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