Microsoft, Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia
Senior Business Analyst
With more than 45,000 employees and partners worldwide, the Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organization is on a mission to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft’s products and services, ignited by our people and culture.
We drive cross-company alignment and execution, ensuring that we consistently exceed customers’ expectations in every interaction, whether in-product, digital, or human-centered.
CE&S is responsible for all up services across the company, including consulting, customer success, and support across Microsoft’s portfolio of solutions and products. Join CE&S and help us accelerate AI transformation for our customers and the world.
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Business Analyst with a focus on Workforce Management and Operations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in data analysis, workforce planning, and operational strategy, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable impact.
In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders to measure and improve strategic initiatives that overlay with financial impact, talent / onboarding efficiency, acceleration, and delivery model optimization. This position requires both technical expertise in analytics and strong business acumen to align strategic workforce initiatives with organizational goals.
Success in this role demands not only rigorous analytical skills but also the ability to collaborate across functions, manage change, and influence stakeholders in a dynamic, global environment.
This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify workforce trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities.
 - Develop models and methodologies for capacity estimation, enabling proactive resource planning.
 - Provide clear, actionable insights to business stakeholders that improve workforce performance and delivery outcomes.
 
Visualization & Storytelling
Build compelling dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations using Power BI or similar tools to inform decision-making.Create engaging narratives that translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.Workforce Strategy & Resource Planning
Develop and maintain resource strategies that balance short- and long-term workforce supply with evolving business demands.Serve as both an SME and a cross-functional advisor on enterprise workforce strategy.Collaborate with Global Talent Acquisition to streamline staffing processes and support hiring priorities.Shape and advance the enterprise workforce strategy, ensuring alignment between long-term organizational goals, operating models, and evolving business demands.Partner with stakeholders to anticipate future talent needs, enabling proactive capacity planning that supports growth and transformation.Influence and guide talent acquisition priorities, helping to design scalable hiring strategies that strengthen pipeline efficiency and workforce readiness.Translate organizational strategy into actionable workforce models, blending business, financial, and operational drivers to optimize customer outcomes and business performance.Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with data owners, stewards, and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and quality.Document methodologies, findings, and processes for transparency and repeatability.Stay current on industry best practices in analytics, workforce planning, and data visualization.Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics, or related field AND 4+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.OR Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.OR equivalent experience.6+ years of progressive business experience, including workforce analytics, program management, or operations strategy.Extensive experience in workforce / resource management and process improvement.Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to apply analytical methods to solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes.Proficient skills in data analysis, visualization, and statistical methods.Ability to manage ambiguity, challenge requirements, and guide stakeholders toward effective trade-offs.Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Proficiency in Power BI, Excel (advanced), and workforce planning tools.Experience with Anaplan or similar workforce modeling platforms.Demonstrated knowledge of blueprinting and resourcing models.Equal Opportunity Employer
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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