Business Manager – Microsoft, Greater Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON | Company: Microsoft
Microsoft is hiring a Business Manager in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, for a full-time position supporting strategic planning, business operations, organizational effectiveness, and leadership priorities across the Canada Operating Unit.
This hybrid opportunity requires two days per week in the office and is part of Microsoft’s Chief of Staff Office. The role is suited to an experienced business professional who can coordinate strategic initiatives, strengthen internal processes, support organizational culture, and help leadership teams maintain an effective rhythm of business.
About the Business Manager Position
The Business Manager will work closely with senior leaders to translate organizational priorities into practical plans, programs, and operational activities. The position involves connecting teams, monitoring progress, coordinating resources, and helping the organization respond effectively to changing business needs.
As part of the Canada Operating Unit, the successful candidate will contribute to business planning, people governance, organizational culture, change initiatives, and cross-functional execution. The role requires sound judgement, adaptability, and the ability to provide leaders with clear, data-informed recommendations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The position combines business planning, operational coordination, project leadership, organizational development, and stakeholder management.
Strategic Planning
Support leadership teams in defining business priorities, shaping operational plans, and coordinating activities that contribute to sustainable organizational performance.
Rhythm of Business
Help establish and manage a consistent rhythm of business by coordinating planning cycles, leadership reviews, reporting activities, and key decision points.
Cross-Functional Initiatives
Work across departments and stakeholder groups to plan, implement, track, and improve strategic programs aligned with Microsoft’s business objectives.
Resource Prioritization
Contribute to budgeting, resource planning, and prioritization discussions by using business goals, operational insights, and available data.
Organizational Health
Monitor indicators related to employee engagement, culture, compliance, learning, and team effectiveness while supporting initiatives that strengthen the workplace.
Project Leadership
Coordinate complex projects by applying structured project management practices, managing stakeholders, tracking progress, and supporting successful adoption.
Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Management, Liberal Arts, or Computer Science, together with at least six years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations, strategy, project management, human resources, or a related business function. Microsoft may also consider equivalent professional experience.
Preferred candidates may hold a master’s degree with at least eight years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience. The position requires the ability to operate effectively in a complex organization while balancing changing priorities and multiple stakeholder expectations.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This position may suit professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong execution, communication, analytical ability, and organizational awareness.
The ability to translate organizational goals into structured plans can help teams remain focused on priorities and measurable outcomes.
Strong relationship-building skills are important when coordinating leaders, teams, and partners with different priorities and responsibilities.
Using operational data and business insights can support stronger recommendations, resource decisions, and strategic planning.
Structured planning, progress tracking, risk management, and clear ownership can help complex initiatives move from strategy to successful execution.
The ability to respond calmly to evolving priorities and make thoughtful decisions is valuable in a fast-moving business environment.
Hybrid Work, Travel, and Compensation
This position is based in the Greater Toronto Area and requires employees to work from a Microsoft office two days per week. The remaining work may be completed remotely, subject to team expectations and business requirements. Travel is expected to remain below 25 percent.
Microsoft lists a typical annual base-pay range of CAD $128,000 to CAD $222,400 for this Business Management IC5 position across Canada. Actual compensation may vary depending on location, experience, qualifications, and Microsoft’s applicable compensation practices.
How to Apply
Candidates should review the complete Microsoft job posting before applying to confirm that their education, professional experience, leadership capabilities, and availability for hybrid work align with the requirements of the position.
Applications must be submitted through Microsoft’s official careers website. The position will remain open for a minimum of five days and may continue accepting applications until the vacancy is filled.