Senior Communications Manager, Business Applications

Are you interested in imagining the possibilities and stimulating innovation? Do you have a passion for storytelling and skills for reaching audiences in creative ways? Are you an entrepreneurial spirit looking for a fast-paced environment? If so, Business Applications has an opportunity for you.

The Executive Office of the Corporate Vice President of Business Applications is hiring a Senior Communications Manager, Business Applications reporting into the Chief of Staff. The Senior Communications Manager is a key member of the team responsible for developing and executing the communications strategy, inclusive of both internal and external communications. This role requires a breadth of communication experience and the ability to work quickly with agility across a variety of projects and stakeholders. 

The successful candidate is self-directed with an ability to manage through ambiguity and look around corners to anticipate business needs. The role requires someone who is able to take on multiple facets of communications, from synthesizing complex business information into easily consumable messaging, to energizing the team via All Hands meetings, to supporting leadership with external engagements and storytelling. Additionally, the role will support Corporate Vice President (CVP) customer and partner briefings to ensure high quality, impactful, engagements, and lead the culture plan for the Business Applications team.

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

• Develop and manage the communications plan for the Business Applications organization.
• Manage the communications calendar, partnering closely with Solution Area communication leads.
• Manage the executive communications rhythm and approach by creating and maintaining core content (messaging, stories, PowerPoint decks, SharePoint sites, etc.).
• Innovate with our technology and implement best practices to improve communication for Business Applications (Teams, Viva Engage, Email, Other).
• Support CVP external engagement with professional, clear and concise communications including keynotes, social media and customer/partner briefings.
• Lead and orchestrate internal meetings including Corporate and Field All Hands, Manager meetings and extended leadership meetings.
• Monitor team/organization health and support the leader in responding to team culture opportunities. Drive the culture influencer team for Biz Apps in the role of Culture ambassador.
• Partner across the Commerical Solution Areas (CSA) organization to represent Business Applications in communications, events, awards and recognition programs.
• Manage customer and partner engagements for the CVP.
• Engage with subject matter experts and account teams to gather presentation requirements and customer prep documents. Engage with and coach account teams on executive sponsor accounts.
• Manage the awards and recognition process for Biz Apps.
• Other
  • Embody our Culture and Values
    

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
    

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Creative approach to storytelling and agility in navigating different channels from written comms to digital video and hybrid formats.
• Ability to earn trust, listen and collaborate well within a global, matrixed organization.
• Cross-group collaboration skills and ability to drive coordination across all levels and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to exercise judgement.
• Comfortable in a high-paced, ambiguous and dynamic environment, graceful and resilient under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously and programmatically with clear prioritization.
• Global mindset and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  
  

Communications IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 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 $133,700 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/... will accept applications for the role until June 2, 2024.

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.