Communications Director, Cloud AI Executive Office

Overview

The Cloud AI (C AI) organization delivers a set of hyperscale cloud solutions and services including Azure, Microsofts cloud computing platform, that help organizations across the globe solve urgent challenges and transform for the future. The Executive Office of the EVP of Cloud AI is seeking a Communications Director to lead strategic communications for this critical sector of the Microsoft business.

If you possess domain expertise demonstrated in practice and a proven track record of impact, are passionate about Microsoft's mission and culture, are known as a great collaborator, and thrive in a high-volume environment that requires partnering across teams, this role is for you!

In this role you will collaborate and develop close partnerships while orchestrating work across the broader Cloud AI Engineering organization, and key stakeholders including Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources. You should work well in a team, drive impactful results, and uphold the teams philosophy to operate with the highest levels of integrity and trust. You will show the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information.

Developing an understanding of the EVPs business priorities and serving as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff on communications is essential to your success. You will develop internal and external communications strategies that articulate and enhance understanding of organizational vision and underscore Microsoft Azures leadership in accelerating cloud and AI innovation. The scope includes technical storytelling, employee / community / event engagement, public relations & media, crisis communications, investor relations, analyst relations, community leadership, social media, and more.

Foundational to success in this role and team is the belief in how innovative, cutting-edge technology will change the way people work and live every day. Telling our end-to-end Microsoft Cloud story and communicating with our employees, customers, partners, and other audiences calls for a creative edge and desire for world-class storytelling.

Qualifications Required / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6 years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role.
• 4 years of experience independently managing cross functional projects and communications.
• 2 years of experience in a communications role in a global, enterprise level organization.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements :

Communications IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here : https : / / careers.microsoft.com / us / en / us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 8, 2025.

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