New 
Business Administrator
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 18, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help to fill the critical role of Business Administrator to support the Partner Director of GPC. You will partner closely with the Lead Executive Assistant (EA) and Business Manager to ensure the business is set up for success. The ideal canidate will have complex scheduling skills, great attention to detail, operational excellence, the ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate needs and take appropriate action, be self-motivated, and adaptable to a constantly changing environment. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesCalendar & Travel Management: Manages executive calendars, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with preferences and business priorities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds relationships across departments and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to support team and leadership goals.Team Support & Recruitment: Assists with headcount tracking, recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding logistics, and serves as a key contact for new hires and vendors.Event Planning & Execution: Coordinates event logistics, supports planning and promotion, and contributes to post-event follow-up and team morale.Project & Process Ownership: Independently executes projects, identifies risks, and suggests process improvements to streamline operations.Resource & Financial Management: Oversees inventory, processes expenses, manages vendor setup and purchase orders, and supports budget tracking.Business Operations & Space Planning: Supports rhythm of business activities, maintains space assignments, and contributes to large-scale space planning initiatives. | |