Overview
The AI Infrastructure team builds systems that turn hardware and AI models into working software that runs at scale across Microsoft. We design and develop the platforms behind AI features in Microsoft products and for external customers who rely on those capabilities. We also manage the underlying compute capacity and use real production data to continuously improve reliability, efficiency, and cost over time. This enables product teams and partners to deliver AI solutions more quickly and effectively by turning AI infrastructure into usable capabilities they can build on, scale, and improve over time.
We are seeking a Senior Business Manager - AI Infrastructure to drive financial management, workforce planning, and operational rigor for a rapidly growing organization. You’ll partner closely with the Chief of Staff, Finance, HR, and Recruiting to make sense of a complex organization. Your job is to bring clarity to our financials and headcount, help leaders make smart trade-offs, and build the systems and reporting that keep everything running smoothly as we grow. This role is critical to enabling the organization to scale effectively and goes beyond tracking numbers - you’ll help shape how we grow.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting Own end-to-end financial tracking including spend, forecasts, and variance analysis. Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable reporting that supports leadership decision-making.
- Financial Hygiene & Process Excellence Establish and maintain strong financial discipline, including data accuracy, consistent processes, and adherence to reporting standards.
- Workforce Planning & PCN Management Lead headcount planning, hiring pacing, and Position Control Number (PCN) management. Support trade-off decisions aligned to organizational priorities and financial targets. Plan and support Early in Profession (EIP) hiring across the team.
- **Tooling & Reporting at Scale **Design, build, and continuously improve reporting and tooling to move from manual processes to scalable, automated, and reliable systems.
- **Business Insights & Decision Support **Translate data into clear insights, identifying risks and opportunities and providing recommendations to leadership.
- Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Finance, HR, Recruiting, and business leaders to align financials, workforce, and business priorities.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
- Experience with workforce planning and headcount management (including PCN management)
- Proven ability to build and maintain reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, and Recruiting
- Ability to manage complexity and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Business Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900.00 - $203,600.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400.00 - $222,600.00 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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, read more about **requesting accommodations.**