Senior Business Program Manager, Executive Engagements and Communications

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services through planning, building, and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure datacenters across the globe. CO+I is supported by multiple business verticals including supply planning and strategic acquisition, global construction, datacenter and edge site operations, critical environment and availability, engineering, and datacenter innovation. 

To help us continue to scale and meet our customer commitments, we’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Business Program Manager, Executive Engagements and Communications to join the Executive Office of the CO+I Corporate Vice President (CVP). As a member of this team, you’ll have unique visibility into a key Microsoft business and the opportunity to drive impact across the CO+I organization.  

As an Executive Engagements and Communication Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategy for the CO+I CVP. By leveraging strategic thinking, meticulous planning, and exceptional execution skills, you’ll ensure the CVP’s priorities and messaging resonates throughout the organization and external audiences. You’ll manage key executive programs end-to-end, orchestrate high-profile executive events, and craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences. Your experience in cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, program management, and communication strategy will strengthen organizational alignment and inspire continued excellence. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.  

Responsibilities

• Executive Program Management: Oversee execution of CVP programs and engagements, providing strategic insights and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Lead a portfolio of complex programs, including project management, stakeholder engagement, success metrics, and alignment to goals.    
• Develop and Implement Programs: Identify opportunities to create and improve programs, aligning them with broader business goals and objectives. Utilize direction and strategy from leadership to influence sponsorship regarding business area of experience in order to create and execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly.  

• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead cross-functional stakeholder programs and initiatives, in addition to partnering across teams to lead development of materials supporting executive programs and communications. Partner with senior leaders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment acr