The Mobile Technology Center is an extension organization of Mobile Communication Product Group located in Beijing and a key pillar of the China Research and Development Group. We are building the next generation the Windows Mobile (WM) platform and key mobile applications. In addition, we are involved in several high impact commercialization projects for global mobile consumers.

MTC is looking for an exceptional Business Manager to manage several key aspects of our dynamic and fast pace business. The Business Manager will develop and execute business management, planning, and communications processes (external and internal), provide leadership on cross-group initiatives.

The Business Manager is responsible for organizational planning and business review rhythms, business process and measurement, and processes that support our cost accounting and financial management objectives.

The Business Manager will provide insight and advice to the leadership team for operational excellence, resource and fiscal planning; participating in MTC strategic decisions and assisting in implementing policies and procedures. This position can be a great learning opportunity for a candidate who is a functional expert today, but wants to broaden his/her perspective on how an distributed development center is run. This position will enable growth and broader responsibility.

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Business process: Partner with MTC leadership team to run the rhythm of the business (ROB) through planning for fiscal calendar and events, coordination of business processes, and managing control processes. Partner with finance to ensure effective budget management and forecasting.

Business Planning: Manage the business planning process to ensure the coordination with MCPG Planning & Marketing and gather the latest market intelligence for WM China Strategy and business initiatives. Partner with MTC leadership team to design and develop high quality business messages and roadmap for four Centers of Excellence, key initiatives, and commercialization programs at MTC. Analyze the costs and business impacts of MTC Commercialization programs and WM7 Core programs to define MTC “return on investment” reports.

Team Communications/Business Evangelism: Develop team communication memos and presentations for group meetings and orchestrate the internal communications at major events such as QBRs, offsites and next FY planning. Plan and manage team meetings including All Hands, staff meetings and manager meetings. Be a proxy for MTC Directors and represent the team in key meetings.

Special Projects: Drive high-impact cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business demands and ensure the team achieve commitments.

• The successful candidate should have the ability to think strategically at a cross-group level and to develop key processes that facilitate consistent and efficient management of the business planning and control processes
• Strong cross-group skills, especially driving for results from others who may have different goals and commitments. Experienced in leading virtual teams and the ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Exemplary interpersonal awareness and a builder of strong collaborations across the organization. This includes working in a productive and cooperative way with a variety of people ranging from VPs to individual contributors and support staff
• Discretion and professionalism when working with Microsoft leaders and partners on sensitive business, organizational and people issues. Capable of managing ambiguity and creating workable solutions for challenging problems
• Outstanding and creative writing and verbal communication skills and experienced in effective communication in various environments and forms (including written, formal and informal meetings and executive presentations that embody the “voice” of the Sr. Director)
• Balancing confidence and humility to effectively serve as a trusted advisor to MTC leadership and work as a proxy on his/her behalf
• Proven ability to drive and deliver complex projects independently in a fast pace organization and work on several diverse projects simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized and a rigorous strategic thinker for capturing long-term business needs and opportunities
• Deep working knowledge of planning and finance disciplines
• 7+ years of experience in high tech software or communications industries
• MBA preferred
• Strong insight to global mobile industry and market