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BDS Connected Solutions, LLC. · 7 hours ago

Business Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$83K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

BDS Connected Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Business Program Manager to support operations across the Partner Experiences team within Microsoft. The role involves managing priorities, orchestrating complex schedules, and creating high-impact executive presentations to ensure operational excellence and strong cross-team execution.

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Responsibilities

Support the Partner Experiences Senior Director with administrative activities, including meeting agendas, facilitation, calendar management, and action-item follow-up

Serve as the operational backbone for the team—ensuring meetings, milestones, and deliverables stay aligned and on track

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Own the Partner Experiences deliverable calendar, workback schedules, and milestone tracking for key initiatives

Drive accountability by ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned on priorities, timelines, ownership, and risks

Support the creation and management of Rhythm of Business (ROB) processes, team cadences, and workflow systems

Facilitate the development of executive-level PowerPoint decks, including structure, storytelling, data visualization, and design

Compile and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders to create cohesive, compelling narratives for Microsoft executive audiences

Ensure all communication reflects brand voice, quality standards, and message clarity

Partner closely with internal stakeholders, agencies, and Microsoft teams to support the development and execution of PE initiatives

Remove roadblocks, escalate challenges, and proactively identify interdependencies across workstreams

Serve as a point of contact for operational questions and coordination across teams

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce efficiencies, and strengthen team operations

Support onboarding of new team members and ensure systems, documentation, and processes are up to date

Manage or support usage of key tools (e.g., Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, Workfront, Smartsheet, etc.)

Work within assigned project hours and budgets

Support ad-hoc projects or strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership

Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to take on new challenges

Qualification

Business operationsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementCross-functional project managementExecutive supportBudgetingForecastingDesign skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsStorytelling skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, operations management, or process/change management

3+ years of experience in project management, business operations, program management, or executive support

Strong communication skills, including experience supporting senior leaders or executives

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Experience managing cross-functional projects or stakeholders

Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail

Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating projects with multiple departments and agency staff members over varying deadline scales and time zones

Preferred

Experience working within Microsoft or other large, matrixed organizations

Background in consumer electronics, retail, field marketing, or channel environments

Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, or basic financial operations

Experience with Workfront, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar project management tools

Strong storytelling and design skills for executive presentations

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus potential

Health and wellness benefits plans

Flexible vacation and holiday policies

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Technology allowance

Referral bonus

Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs

Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

Company

BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.

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BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of solutions that blend Advocacy, Assisted Sales, Training, Virtual, Retail, Experiential, Merchandising, Break Fix, Installations, and Commercial sales and marketing to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey.

Founded in 1984

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees