We are hiring a Business Manager for the team supporting the US East & Gulf Coasts Engineering and Research Community consisting of nine sites: Cambridge, MA; New York, New York, Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Austin, TX.

We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious individual to drive impact at scale, advocate a One Microsoft and One Engineering mindset, and serve as a champion for our employees across the East & Gulf Coasts region. This is a unique career opportunity for a business manager that combines business insights, internal/external communications, community partnerships, and leadership in employee experience. 

 

This role will shape Microsoft’s engineering strategy and the experience of our employees located at our US East & Gulf Coasts sites. The Business Manager will support:  

 

Internal employee experience across all engineering teams and roles, including site morale, employee resource groups, employee education programs, local training for research and engineering disciplines, growth series, executive speakers series, Giving campaign, and minor changes to physical spaces External community engagement, including engagement with non-profits, hackathons, meetups, conferences, university engagement and partnerships, open houses, and expanded STEM pipeline Connection with local engineering talent through events and partnerships to grow the front-of-funnel, including leading events to connect with prospective candidates and raise awareness of Microsoft’s presence in the region. Operational excellence, including maintaining a healthy and well-run rhythm of the business (ROB), documentation and artefact creation, collation and sharing of best practices, budget management, and preparation of meeting agendas and materials.  

This position partners closely with site leaders and business program managers across the nine sites located within the US East Coast & Gulf Coasts region, human resources, recruiting, corporate communications, and more. This person will help develop and drive scalable programming, deliver on a plan for engaging the region’s ecosystems, and shape an innovation culture. 

 

We seek a highly resourceful, self-driven individual with passion for partnering, detailed execution, program management, and influencing others to drive impact. Our ideal candidate cares deeply about creating a vibrant and inclusive work environment for all.  

 

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. Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers to levels they cannot achieve anywhere else.