Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Operations Specialist to join a dynamic Commercial Strategy team focused on employee engagement, internal communications, and organizational effectiveness. In this fully remote role, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping culture and connection across the organization. A typical day may include developing employee communications, organizational messaging, and executive content; planning all-hands meetings, leadership forums, team events, and recognition programs; coordinating event logistics, vendors, production schedules, and accessibility requirements; and partnering with HR and communications stakeholders to drive meaningful employee experiences. You will also maintain SharePoint resources, analyze employee feedback, and manage engagement-program milestones, budgets, risks, and success measures — all while leveraging AI tools to enhance content development and program delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver employee communications, organizational messaging, and executive content across multiple channels
• Plan and execute all-hands meetings, leadership forums, team events, recognition programs, and community-building activities
• Coordinate event logistics including vendors, production schedules, accessibility requirements, and post-event follow-up
• Partner with senior leadership, HR, and communications stakeholders to align messaging and drive organizational initiatives
• Maintain and govern SharePoint sites and communication resources to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Analyze employee feedback and engagement data to inform program strategy and measure impact
• Manage engagement-program milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and success measures across concurrent initiatives
• Establish and document business processes and communication frameworks
• Track program budgets and expenditures, monitor costs, and proactively identify and resolve potential overruns
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements related to vendors and program delivery
• Apply AI tools to improve content development, event planning, feedback analysis, and employee experiences

Requirements:

• 7–9 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, program management, business management, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing engagement programs, organizational events, or multi-channel communications campaigns

• Proven track record managing program budgets, vendor relationships, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholder partnerships

• Experience developing executive communications and editorial content for senior leadership audiences

• Prior experience in an Office of the CVP, organizational change, culture program, or employee-listening capacity is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Communications, Economics, Finance, or a related field required

• 10+ years of overall professional experience required

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to create compelling executive communications, organizational messaging, and all-hands materials

• Strong program and project management skills including planning, milestone tracking, and risk management

• Experience designing and executing employee engagement programs, events, and recognition initiatives

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities independently while maintaining quality and accuracy

• Creative and strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into engaging employee experiences

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills with comfort partnering across functions and levels

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams

• Ability to analyze employee feedback, engagement trends, and program data to drive continuous improvement

• Familiarity with AI tools and their application to communications, event planning, and content development

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and business management principles

Additional Details:

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 8 months
• Pay Range*: $48.50 - $55 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

Benefit plans are available to eligible employees, with employee contributions and plan costs varying based on the coverage options selected.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.