Senior Business & Strategy Program Manager

About the job

**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. Responsibilities - 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. - 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. - 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. - Lead strategic and ad-hoc projects with high visibility and impact. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles. - Experience leading strategic cross-org initiatives. - Executive-level presentation and communication skills.