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Director, Business Manager

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and execution across a large-scale portfolio spanning multiple product Profit and Loss (P&Ls) to drive operational rigor and financial accountability.

Role type

Director, Business Manager (Financial Operations)

Builds

Future operating model for business management and financial operations, including frameworks for resource allocation and decision-support tools.

Domain

Technology (Silicon, devices, OS, cloud, AI) + Financial Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, organizational leadership, executive-level communication, stakeholder management, financial analysis, organizational change management, strategic planning, operational execution

Preferred skills

Experience in business transformation, operational modernization, managing teams at scale, working in highly matrixed organizations, AI adoption

Technologies

None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks

Responsibilities

Define and drive operational rhythms including budgeting, forecasting, monthly close reviews, long range planning, variance analysis, risk and opportunity tracking, and executive reporting. Lead cross-functional efforts to improve forecast accuracy, optimize investments, and identify cost efficiencies. Drive continuous improvement of business management processes, reporting frameworks, and decision-support tools. Establish frameworks for effective resource allocation across a diverse product portfolio. Provide data-driven recommendations that optimize investments across people, operating expenses, and cost of goods sold. Develop executive-level insights that support strategic discussions and business reviews. Lead a team spanning financial operations, procurement operations, investment planning, tooling, business management, and organizational execution. Drive organizational transformation focused on simplification, automation, AI adoption, and scalability.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management

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