Microsoft ANZ is seeking a strategic and customer-focused leader to join the Sales Enablement and Operations team as the Business Program Manager. Microsoft prides itself on attracting and retaining top talent across all levels of the organization. A key part of this success is ensuring that our subsidiaries are empowered with the insights and tools needed to drive local execution of global strategies.

Do you enjoy using your analytical and problem-solving skills to uncover insights and influence business outcomes? Are you passionate about enabling data-driven decisions that support operational excellence and strategic alignment? We are looking for a Business Analyst to support the ANZ subsidiary in delivering on these goals.

As a BPM you will play a critical role in supporting the subsidiary’s business planning, performance tracking, and operational execution. You’ll partner closely with local and regional stakeholders to deliver insights that guide decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and align with Microsoft’s broader go-to-market strategy. This role is essential in enabling the subsidiary to execute with agility and precision, using data to drive impact.

The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, with exceptional communication and executive presence.

• Own the holistic and forward thinking data and analytics roadmap and strategy for the program team and ensure it aligns with the broader subsidiary data strategy, including assessing when to use PowerBI or other tools to most effectively delivery
• Implement the data strategy and own the accompanying internal analyses and tools; identify opportunities to improve outside of the current line of sight
• Innovate and create next-generation tools, dashboards, and insights to enhance business efficiency and inform strategic decisions
• Translate findings into succinct, actionable business insights, often in coordination with Sales Excellence Managers who help you tell a holistic story
• Communicate results effectively for impact and provide follow-up insights in a timely manner
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and execution of local strategies aligned with Microsoft’s global priorities
• Embody our cultures and values

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• This position requires verification of Australian citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions applicable to the role and as a result, you will need to provide a valid passport to verify your citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, Power Query, and Power Apps.
• Statistical analysis skills and knowledge of statistical software (for example, SPSS or R), including the application of multivariate models
• Ability to use low code (e.g. SQL) to process large data
• Ability to translate sometimes ambiguous requests and questions into testable hypotheses, conduct relevant analyses, and generate actionable insights from findings.
• Basic project management skills, including ability to align expectations on project deliverables, drive progress toward key milestones, and identify risks and dependencies.
• Familiarity with business planning cycles, performance metrics, and operational reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on deliverables, timelines, and priorities.

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.