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Business Program Management: Internship Opportunities

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Microsoft

8d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's, fluent in English, passionate about tech, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and have a balance of business and technical expertise.
  • You will assist in account planning, support sales strategies, manage priorities across multiple accounts, engage stakeholders, and gather industry insights to drive customer transformation.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, System engineering, Information technology, administration, or related.
  • Fluency in the English Language
  • Passion for technology and customer obsessed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.
  • Strong balance of both business and technical skills
  • Exceptional negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills
  • Technical consulting, technical consultative selling, product development, or related technical/sales experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • As an intern, you will support the execution of account plans for multiple accounts and works to ensure engagements yield high volume sales for both Microsoft and the customer that are on track with goals, budgets, and forecasts. Understands customer drivers of digital transformation and leverages understanding to engage internal teams to accelerate the customer's digital transformation and strategy. Cultivates relationships and uses Microsoft sales strategies throughout multiple levels of the customer's organization to establish strong alignment on long-term goals and secure buy in and execution. Leverages knowledge of and experience with Microsoft's product landscape, solutions, and strategy to address customers' needs.
  • Engages with internal and external stakeholders on account planning for assigned accounts and sets strategic priorities and plan to achieve outcomes. Structures and leads account planning rhythm to set priorities, aligns Solutions/Sales Plays and opportunities, partners, focus, and resources to regularly update the plan, ensuring that the extended virtual team (inclusive of partners) and other stakeholders are working toward common goals. Ensures teams are documenting in the Account Plan.
  • Manages multiple accounts and determines which accounts should take priority and when to act, while maintaining a high level of commitment and accountability. Coordinates with the account management team to problem solve and mitigate issues.
  • Learns about the business of assigned accounts and intricacies of their industry, of Microsoft's position in the industry, and of direct competitors. Coordinates with internal industry experts (e.g., industry teams) to gather industry data of assigned accounts and improve planning.
  • Understands customer drivers of business and technology transformation and contributes to technology/transformation for assigned accounts. Mitigates competitive risk. Seeks to capture line-of-business wins (e.g., testimonials) for referencing through insightful listening.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Business Program Management internship?

The start date for the Business Program Management internship is September 2025.

What is the duration of the internship?

The duration of the internship is 12 months.

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, focusing on account plans and digital transformation strategies.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, System Engineering, Information Technology, Administration, or a related field and must be fluent in English.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a passion for technology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical and presentation skills, strong business and technical skills, and technical consulting or related experience.

Will interns have the opportunity to learn and grow during their internship?

Yes, the internship is designed for interns to do great work, learn, and experience Microsoft's culture, including community connection and executive engagement.

Is there an application process for requesting accommodations due to a disability?

Yes, applicants needing assistance or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application process can read more about requesting accommodations in the job description.

What kind of support can interns expect while managing multiple accounts?

Interns will coordinate with the account management team to problem-solve and mitigate issues, ensuring a high level of commitment and accountability.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern in this role?

Main responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders on account planning, managing multiple accounts, learning about the business of assigned accounts, and contributing to technology transformation initiatives.

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