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Microsoft

9d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Business, Operations, or related field, have one semester left post-internship, and possess strong communication and analytical skills.
  • You will assist in research and analysis, improve existing operations, contribute to strategy execution, define success metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams from initiation to delivery.

Requirements

  • Required/Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
  • Must have at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
  • Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
  • Formal training in program management and process management, process improvement, business strategy and/or operations
  • Displays stakeholder and relationship management across leaders, partners, and customers.
  • Ability to understand business metrics, customer, and market trends.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • - Assists others in performing program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal and/or external market, sales, delivery), forecasting, and examining business trends (e.g., customer feedback and expectations) to identify audience size and program scope, stay current, agile, and competitive.
  • - Helps improve operations of existing programs by helping apply industry methodology, define program issues, assess various scenarios, and select the optimal scenario to resolve issues.
  • - With oversight from others, contributes to the direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise in order to help execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly. Learns to define vision and strategy for change, broad and specific impact, and the flow of communication to the organization.
  • - Learns how to define and track the success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results [OKRs] and Key Performance Indicators [KPIs]), such as quality, adoption, usage, impact, and effectiveness for the program.
  • - Assists others working with cross-functional (e.g., organizational, product, business) stakeholders (e.g., Engineering) to design programs from initiation to delivery.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 8 months with start dates in January 2025.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field and must have at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship.

Is prior experience in program management necessary for this role?

No prior experience is required, but formal training in program management, process management, or business strategy is preferred.

What types of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on real-world projects involving program management, business operations analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What skills are beneficial for this internship?

Beneficial skills include stakeholder and relationship management, understanding business metrics, and proficient verbal and written communication abilities.

What is the typical base pay for this internship?

The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $4,500 per month.

Will interns have the opportunity to collaborate with others during the program?

Yes, interns will collaborate with teams across the world and work with cross-functional stakeholders throughout their projects.

How does Microsoft ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on various characteristics.

When can I apply for this internship?

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar from August to April.

Is there any support for disability accommodations during the application process?

Yes, Microsoft provides assistance and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Microsoft

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1975
Founded Year

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