Executive Business Administrator

Global Channel Sales (GCS) is a dynamic, high‑impact organization focused on driving Small, Medium, Enterprise & Channel (SME&C) growth and market share across AI Business Solutions, Cloud & AI Platforms, and Security by capturing total addressable market (TAM) and accelerating cloud growth at scale through our Channel partners. Our approach is grounded in Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) acceleration, co-sell execution, and performance accountability. We deliver our revenue and growth commitments by aligning execution with measurable impact, fostering partner transformation, and enabling scalable, outcome-driven growth through partners.

To support this mission, GCS is hiring an Executive Business Administrator (EBA) to support our Corporate Vice President (CVP). This role requires exceptional executive maturity, strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to navigate a fast‑paced, highly visible environment.

The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the GCS Chief of Staff, the GCPS leadership team, partner executives, and across Microsoft and must be an expert as building mutually beneficial trust-based relationships to effectively scale. This role will deliver best‑in‑class calendar stewardship, executive engagement support, cross‑organizational communication, travel management, resource oversight, and high‑value contributions to the GCS Rhythm of Business (ROB).

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.  

Calendar Management & Meeting Logistics

• Provides highly strategic calendar management for the CVP, ensuring time is aligned to the most critical internal, customer, and partner priorities.
• Owns end‑to‑end calendar execution, including meeting intake, preparation, logistics, and coordination across GCS, GCPS, segments, engineering, finance, and partner teams.
• Uses sound judgment, business insight, and executive maturity to make independent decisions regarding prioritization, tradeoffs, and delegation while handling highly sensitive and confidential topics.
• Partners closely with the GCS Chief of Staff to align calendar decisions with organizational priorities, proactively resolve conflicts, and ensure the CVP is prepared for all engagements.
• Engages directly with partner and customer C‑suite executives and their staff to secure strategic meetings and represent the GCS executive office.
• Remains calm and effective in high‑pressure, complex, or time‑sensitive situations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Strengthens a broad internal and external network across GCS, GCPS, solution areas, segments, engineering, finance, HR, operations, and marketing to support CVP and organization-wide priorities.
• Works in deep partnership with the GCS Chief of Staff to support leadership rhythms, communication flows, and briefing processes, ensuring the CVP receives the right context and materials for every engagement.
• Serves as a key liaison between the CVP, Chief of Staff, Business Managers, and senior stakeholder groups, ensuring timely flow of information and consistent follow‑through.
• Coordinates executive-level communications, pre-read distribution, briefing packets, and follow-up actions.
• Communicates with executive maturity, representing the CVP’s office and Microsoft’s values in all interactions with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Acts as an extension of the CVP’s brand and sets a high standard for professionalism, clarity, and discretion.

Leadership, Mentorship & Community Engagement

• Acts as a fully participating member of the GCS Leadership Team, supporting alignment, strengthening collaboration, and modeling the culture and values expected of GCS leaders.
• Leads by example, demonstrating executive presence, professionalism, tact, and empathy.
• Mentors and supports Business Support and Executive Admin professionals across GCPS, contributing to a culture of growth, inclusion, and operational excellence.
• Onboards and trains new regional Business Support staff, sha