Manager - Microsoft Business Analysis

Core42 needs a dynamic, innovative, and strategic Manager-Microsoft Business Analysis to drive and oversee operational efficiency, process optimization, and data-informed decision-making within the organization. You will consolidate, analyze, and report business related data, serving as a liaison between Operations, Finance, IT and Business Teams to find ways to increase productivity and efficiency.

Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.

Functional:

• Lead a team of business analysts to support Microsoft operations, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to ensure optimal performance.
• Consolidate and reconcile figures and numbers related to Microsoft operations payments across all verticals.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and develop solutions to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Gather and document detailed business and technical requirements and processes from stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities based on the data analysis, collaborating with sales and finance teams to understand their goals and challenges.
• Recommend and provide IT solutions that support sales and finance, such as CRM enhancements, systems & reports automation, and analytics tools.
• Analyze complex data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret data, deriving actionable insights for operational improvements and strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that can improve the operational workflow and set solid processes in place.
• Implement best practices in data management, analysis, and visualization to drive operational efficiency and deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Work closely with Implementation and Operations Managers/Director and act as the bridge between the technology and reporting teams.
• Draw up the requirements documentation and estimate the testing efforts for various projects and initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven domain expertise in AI, data science, and cloud computing
• Exceptional project and program management skills
• Solid attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Financial and business acumen, with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, and visualization tools

To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management or in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance
• Professional certification in project management or business analysis
• 8+ years of overall relevant experience in business analysis, data analysis, or operations management in a global IT environment
• 3+ years of specific experience in managing Microsoft operations or related domains
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including VBA, Pivot Tables, array functions, Power Pivots, etc).
• Experience in SQL and manipulating large data sets

Ideally, you’ll also need:

• Advanced certification in AI, data science, or cloud computing
• Experience in leading Microsoft operations in digital transformation initiatives
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with emerging technologies relevant to digital transformation, such as blockchain and edge computing

What working at Core42 offers:

Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

To confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.