Overview
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services. As Business Support Services Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services, including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.
Our APAC infrastructure includes a large portfolio of leased and built data centers in 11 countries, housing millions of servers. Our foundation is managed by a team of subject matter experts supporting services for billions of customers and millions of businesses in Asia.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the ever-changing business demands that position Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
As the Business Support Services Manager, you will lead a regional team of Business Analysts and DC Operations Specialist responsible for running the Business Operations transactional engine. This will include PO and Invoice management, accrual management, developing BI dashboards and driving meaningful insights into transactional data. You will also drive business process transformation using our latest AI tool suite.
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
Manager, Business Operations. Lead the Transact Engine for Queries, PO and Invoice Management. Development of BI Dashboard to track operations key performance indicators.
Purchase Order Management
Ensure PO accuracy (pricing, quantities, terms, coding) and resolve discrepancies with requesters and suppliers
Supplier Invoice Operations
Manage the supplier invoice submission process, ensuring invoices are received, validated, and matched (2-way/3-way) accurately and on time
Contract Approval Routing
BI Dashboards & Analytics
Ensure dashboards are accurate, timely, and well-maintained, with clear data definitions and a single source of truth
Translate operational data into insights and recommendations (e.g., spend visibility, cycle times, exception trends, supplier performance)
Partner with Finance, IT, and Data teams on data models, system integrations, and BI tooling (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 6+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement Operations, Procurement or related field AND 6+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement.
6+ years’ experience in leading and influencing a diverse organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines, platforms, cultures, and countries
Preferred Qualifications:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
