Business Program Management: Strategic Initiative Lead

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Microsoft Full time

Overview


Microsoft invites highly skilled and motivated professionals to take on a challenging role as a Business Program Manager. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for crafting, analyzing, and improving various programs and processes at the strategic level.



Key Responsibilities



  • Assist in performing program landscape research and analysis to identify audience size and program scope.
  • Help improve operations of existing programs by applying industry methodology and defining program issues.
  • Contribute to the direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise.
  • Define and track success criteria and performance metrics for the program.
  • Assist in designing programs from initiation to delivery.


Requirements



  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
  • Formal training in project and process management, financial accounting, business strategy, and/or operations.
  • Displays strong stakeholder and relationship management across senior leaders, partners, and customers.
  • Ability to understand business metrics, customer, and market trends.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
  • You must be legally authorized to work in South Africa to be eligible for this role.


Benefits and Perks



  • Industry-leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect


About Microsoft


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We're a company of learn-it-alls rather than know-it-alls, embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence.


We collaborate to realize our shared goals and empower others to achieve more.


Imagine yourself as a Microsoft intern and join us to create the future.


Come as you are, do what you love, and start your journey with us today.



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