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The Office of the Chief People Officer (OCPO) plays a critical role in shaping Microsoft’s people strategy and culture. This team leads with a business-first mindset and is focused on enabling transformation, innovation, and operational excellence with high performance and high empathy across the company.

As a Senior Communications Manager, you will shape and deliver world-class internal and external communications that bring clarity, energy, and purpose to how we tell our story – both within Microsoft and across the industry. You’ll lead compelling storytelling initiatives, drive employee and community engagement, and support high-impact programs spanning events, public relations, and social media strategy.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Communications and partners closely with stakeholders across the Office of the Chief People Officer (OCPO), Human Resources (HR) function, Corporate Communications, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and other key teams.

If you have deep domain expertise, a proven track record of impact, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration across diverse teams, this role is for you. Passion for Microsoft’s mission and culture, combined with exceptional communication skills and strategic thinking, will set you apart.

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

+ Understand and embody the CPO voice and brand, ensuring all communications reflect tone, priorities, and strategic objectives.

+ Create high-quality, audience-centric content and materials for internal and external communications – including briefing documents, keynote scripts, presentations, PR/media engagements, social media posts, and event messaging. Leverage current templates and continuously improve effectiveness.

+ Drive storytelling initiatives that elevate Microsoft’s people strategy and culture, leveraging multiple channels (events, blogs, videos, internal platforms).

+ Monitor and measure impact of communications and social engagement, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

+ Ensure quality and timeliness under pressure, consistently delivering results in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing results.

+ Stay ahead of trends in communications, social media, and employee engagement to bring innovative approaches to the OCPO communications strategy.

+ Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) and live ourvalues (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) .

Qualifications

Required 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

+ 2+ years of experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience

+ OR equivalent experience

+ 3+ years specialized functional (e.g., retail, technology) experience

+ 3+ years experience working with social media platforms

Communications IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10, 2025.

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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .