The mission of Microsoft Digital (MSD) is to power, protect, and transform the digital employee experience across devices, applications, and infrastructure and provide the blueprint for customers to follow. MSD sits within Microsoft’s new commercial business unit and is the IT organization within Microsoft responsible for transforming end-user productivity with AI across the breadth and depth of our global workforce. This includes defining, creating/building, and delivering the vision for the Microsoft employee experience, corporate functions, and running Microsoft’s internal network and infrastructure. We empower Microsoft employees with the AI-powered tools and services that define the future of work while showcasing an employee experience blueprint that inspires customers and partners to help them navigate their digital transformation. MSD is on the frontline, leveraging cutting edge technologies that allow us to innovate and experiment with groups across the company which creates unmatched career opportunities.
To support that mission, we’re seeking a Communications Specialist Director with a passion for operational excellence and organizational strategy to partner with our VP of Microsoft Digital to be the internal voice of Microsoft Digital across our global team of 1300+ people. In this role, you’ll create a comprehensive strategic communications framework and will work closely with leaders across disciplines – engineering, business management, marketing, and executives – to manage a complex communications environment in support of our rhythm of business. You’ll draft emails, Viva Engage posts, and messages on Teams channels that drive organizational priorities and alignments. You’ll partner with peers and other leaders to create communications that inspire and motivate our global team. You’ll create digital assets like PowerPoint decks, videos, Word documents, and infographics that help to convey our brand and story internally and with customers. You’ll work with our partners in marketing to ensure alignment on messaging and to support key moments like Microsoft Inspire, Microsoft Airlift, and Microsoft Ignite, and internal initiatives like GIVE month, Hackathon, and D&I events You’ll work with senior leaders in Microsoft Digital, Modern Workplace, and other partners to ensure that we have the right message, stories, and related assets to support important go-to market initiatives. And you’ll play a key role in developing the culture, voice and brand of Microsoft Digital internally and externally.
This position is based at the Redmond campus with 3 days per week work in the office and 2 days per week work from home. Relocation assistance is available.
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.