Business Program Management
3 weeks ago
Overview
The Business Program Manager – Service Delivery Management function sits within the Global Vendor Operations team for Microsoft’s Operations Service Center (OSC), a part of the Microsoft Business Operations organization. The Business Program Manager is responsible for the Service Delivery management and Contract Management of our outsourced contracts and ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met by our vendors. In addition, the role will be the escalation point for vendor related performance, and will work across various functions as such Procurement and Finance to ensure outsource compliance, and budget management.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working within a highly matrix-driven multinational organization, exhibit solid organizational, communication, judgement, and analytical skills with a customer and compliance focus. If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, then we invite you to learn more about Microsoft Business Operations and the value we deliver to our customers and partners. We offer unique opportunities to work on interesting global projects in an environment that appreciates diversity, focuses on talent development, and recognizes and rewards great work.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 10+ years work experience in outsourcing management, order to cash operations, process improvement, and contract management Extensive experience in working with outsourced vendors, managing outsourced operations, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Proven track record in driving continuous improvement projects through a proven Quality Management & Change Management methodology Excellent negotiation and communication skills, and proven track record in driving significant impact through contract negotiation In-depth knowledge of outsourcing and vendor management best practices Experience drafting contract terms, including payment terms, SLAs, penalties, and technology governance Exceptional ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, bring others along the journey Proficient communicator, self-starter and possess a learn it all mindset
Responsibilities
Business Program Planning and Design
Performs program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal and/or external market, sales, delivery), forecasting, and examines business trends (e.g., customer feedback and expectations) to identify audience size and program scope, and stay current, agile, and competitive. Understands overall business goals, objectives, and strategies, as well as short- and long-term business priorities. Understands and identifies current program risks, impact, and mitigation plans.
Identifies and scopes opportunities to develop new programs and improve current ones. Identifies and provides solutions to root problems (e.g., root-cause analysis), defines the program strategy, gathers program requirements, identifies resource needs, creates the project plan and targets, and works across teams to align on the plan of record. Improves operations of existing programs by applying industry methodology, defining complex program issues, assessing various scenarios, and selecting the optimal scenario to resolve issues. Drives clarity in complex program issues and strives for simplification.
Works with cross-functional (e.g., organizational, product, business) stakeholders (e.g., Engineering) to design compliant, complex programs from initiation to delivery with minimal coaching. Produces collateral (e.g., proposals, strategy walking deck, internal and external pitch content) to incorporate stakeholder needs and ensure the business objectives are met.
Defines and tracks the success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)), such as quality, adoption, usage, impact, effectiveness) for the program.
Buisness Program Excellence and Execution
Defines and executes on landing and communication plans, such as the target audience(s) and communication strategy. Leads the rhythm of business (ROB) during plan execution to ensure participants and stakeholders are communicating and responding according to the necessary cadence. Works across teams (e.g., Landing Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Technical Program Management) to ensure all program requirements are understood and can be met.
Evangelizes complex programs to stakeholders, partners, and customers to gain buy in. Leverages data and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) to demonstrate the value of the program and show business impact. Adapts communication style and storytelling strategy according to audience and business needs.
Business Program Management
Contributes to or leads a portfolio of projects including the project plan, timelines, milestones, financial management, performance metrics, and/or resource needs for complex programs. Communicates the program status and risk to relevant stakeholders and holds them accountable for following the established schedule, risk mitigation plans, and processes.
Demonstrates an understanding of mapping or how systems work and impact one another. Works with and leverages other teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales) to ensure program processes are rigorous and executed efficiently. Develops processes around scope and scheduled changes for programs, and communicates them to stakeholders.
Business Program Evaluation and Improvement
Conducts cost-benefit analyses to examine performance to value drivers (e.g., profit and loss (P&L), return on investment (ROI)). Contributes to monthly business review (MBR) and runs rhythms regularly to identify what is working and what is not, and makes improvements accordingly.
Collects and evaluates success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)), such as acquisition, usage, impact, effectiveness, and customer feedback, and uses scorecards and dashboards to monitor complex programs and ensure all activities align with business and program objectives. Uses data analytics (e.g., scenario analyses) to derive insights and training that help identify current and future program risks and mitigation plans, as well as opportunities to streamline and optimize programs based on lessons learned.
Utilizes direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise in order to help create and execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly. Defines vision and strategy for change, broad and specific impact, and the flow of communication to the organization. Ensures buy in and adoption of the new program or change by others in the organization. Develops the collateral required to enable key stakeholders and others to be on board. Contributes to the training, reskilling, and mapping of individuals in partnership with Human Resources (HR).
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect-
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