Business Program Manager, Legal Operations

Microsoft Corp

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$77,800–$153,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Business Intelligence Software, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Employment Law, Finance, Identify Issues, Immigration Law, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Legal, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Visio, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Professional Services, Project Development, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Scorecarding, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
3 days ago

Overview

This role sits at the intersection of law, operations, and real human impact within Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA). Our team powers the operations behind Employment and Immigration Law (E+I Law), partnering with attorneys, paralegals, and immigration specialists across U.S. Immigration, U.S. Employment Law, Global Employment, and Employment Policy and Compliance to support Microsofts global workforce. In this role, you will contribute to operational excellence, solve meaningful problems, and help shape the strategic initiatives that support thousands of employees and their families around the world.

Responsibilities

  • Support and help improve high-volume operations across E+I Law domains including immigration filings, employment law processes, and cross-functional business workflows

  • Support the development and execution of project plans including milestones, timelines, metrics, and resources

  • Construct workflow charts, diagrams, and user guides that capture the unique requirements of a legal practice

  • Use scorecards and dashboards to track program performance and communicate status to stakeholders

  • Assist with budget management including reporting, monthly reconciliation, and vendor billing

  • Collaborate with attorneys, immigration specialists, HR partners, and vendor teams to ensure seamless operations

  • Manage multiple priorities across a range of business needs driven by internal and external constraints

  • Communicate clearly in writing, presentations, and one-to-one settings

  • Display respect for a diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints; exhibit a growth mindset in all interactions

  • Embody Microsofts culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 2+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement in a legal, regulatory compliance, or professional services environment OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and deep attention to detail

  • Organizational, time management, and troubleshooting skills

  • Aptitude to learn Microsoft business intelligence tools including Excel, Power BI, Project, and Visio

  • Aptitude to leverage AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve operational workflows and team productivity

Business Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $153,700 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 $102,200 - $169,900 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.

About the Company

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Microsoft Corp

DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.

WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.

We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.

WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com