The Business Development Manager will support operations, budget management, travel coordination, and onboarding for the SMB team, ensuring effective team performance.
1. General
- Job Title: Business Manager
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: Redmond, WA
- Workplace: Onsite
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you enable a strong, passionate, and innovative team while inspiring new levels of performance and impact?
- How do you foster a high-performing and connected global culture in a fast-evolving market and economy?
- How do you build scalable people-related frameworks that drive business growth?
- How do you attract, retain, and inspire top performers in a competitive talent market?
- How do you build processes while retaining agility? Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a leading technology company headquartered in Redmond, WA.
- Role Summary: As a Business Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations and planning of the SMB team, assisting with budget management, travel coordination, hiring, and onboarding activities. You will play a crucial role in supporting the success of the team and its initiatives.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead PCN Management and headcount tracking across the broader team.
- Support the internal continuation of business operations during all times, including periods of change or special circumstances through tactical execution of continuity plans.
- Support the annual budget process under the direction of others.
- Track the use of role-based compliance trainings and new trainings, as well as collaborate on culture initiatives.
- Contribute to cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment.
- Partner with the communications team to land internal content such as email cascades.
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- 8-10 years overall experience in the field.
- Strong written communication skills, with experience creating newsletters and professional emails.
- Experience supporting a large team, ideally a global team.
- Experience with Microsoft suite (Excel, Power BI) and a willingness to learn CoPilot if not already familiar.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or data certification (e.g., power BI or excel certification).
- Previous Microsoft experience, business management or generalist background, office management, and experience working in a high-speed environment.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with digital startups and ISVs, supporting their journey to the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. You will contribute to setting up a new team leader's team, assist with budget management, travel coordination, hiring, and onboarding activities.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, have a non-discrimination policy, encourage diverse candidates, and provide accessibility and accommodation.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at [email protected]
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