Chief of Staff

Global Partner Solutions (GPS) is accountable for the strategy and execution of our business through Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.  We are proud to lead the largest partner ecosystem in the industry with more than 500k partners that operate in every customer segment, solution area, industry and geographic area. This sales organization directly leads the execution of the Channel Strategy within our Small, Medium Enterprises & Channel (SME&C) organization and guides the strategy of our overall partner ecosystem through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP), which includes our co-sell and incentives strategies.  

The Chief of Staff opportunity in Global Partner Solutions (GPS) will allow you to partner closely with the GPS Leadership Team influencing the growth and evolution of this critical business.  In this role you will be at the core of our partner strategy and efforts collaborating with senior executives across Microsoft and in MCAPS to engage with our partners and customers through a single voice.  

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. 

Responsibilities

• Translate the Corporate Vice President (CVP) vision through strategic plans and programs activated throughout the fiscal year  
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to the Leader and organization leadership team, providing feedback, insights, and recommendations to optimize business performance and team effectiveness   

• Lead the design, alignment and execution of the overall Leader Rhythm of the Business (ROB), including people and culture initiatives, and business performance ROB 

• Strengthen Leadership Team connections – with a commitment to operational excellence driving simplification and leverage of existent rhythms in place. 

• Leverage ROBs with extended Business partners and organizations (Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS), Marketing, HR, Finance, Engineering) ensuring they are integrated into the Leader and organization rhythm  

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and programs that support the growth and transformation of the business with clear alignment to MCAPS, Industry & Partner Sales (IPS) and SME&C core process rhythms and efforts.  

• Oversee the planning and management of the organization budget, headcount, and resources, ensuring compliance, governance, and risk mitigation as well growth/ reinvestment opportunities. 

• Spearhead the Leader’s Executive Office embodying culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion within organization and across MCAPS, SME&C and extended business partners 

• Drive engagement of core internal cultural campaigns and efforts that connect by supporting initiatives su